Outdoors column: Why some trees hold their leaves through winter remains a mystery
This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...
Texas peaches and other fruit trees handle cold weather better than we think. Here's why.
Peach season is just a few months away in Texas, and while our hot summers help produce a higher sugar content in the fruit, it’s what happens during the winter that can either make or break the ...
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Hellebores are early bloomers in the garden, plus why some trees keep leaves in winter | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch
Sometimes by this time in February, the hellebores planted many years ago in a flower bed are showing buds, but that hasn’t ...
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Weekend winter storm could bring up to 10 inches of snow and some ice
A winter storm headed for Vermont on Saturday and Sunday could drop as much as 10 inches of snow across the state, during one ...
These 3 winter plants, flowers love cold weather. Here's what to grow
Hellebores, witch hazels, and snowdrops are three plants that love the cold weather and offer up blooms to brighten up the dregs of winter.
Dry winter weather stressing out trees in the Chicago area
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade impacting Illinois forests and home gardens ...
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It’s time for winter maintenance on apple trees. Here’s what you need to know
For insect pests, apply a horticultural oil in late winter to control aphids, mite eggs or scale. Be sure to get good coverage. A backpack sprayer should be sufficient for smaller trees.
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From snow-covered fields to ice-laden trees, February moves in phases
February’s cold grip brings harsh conditions for wildlife, but signs of spring emerge as days grow longer and nature slowly ...
On a cold day, stay indoors and research plants
If you’re considering adding trees or shrubs to your landscape in the coming growing season, winter is the perfect time to do the research you’ll need to find the right kind. “Choosing the right ...