Growing figs on Long Island is easy. But getting trees to survive the winter takes a bit of work and dedication. Here's how it's done: Never use any plastic materials for any part of the process. 1.

Q: I see a number of people wrapping their evergreens with burlap, like bundling them up in a shroud. Is this supposed to keep them warmer or is it to protect them from Michigan winters? And should I ...

Some kinds of shrubs are especially vulnerable to winter, and gardeners often try to protect them with sheets of burlap. Before you do, “make sure it’s really necessary,” said Julie Janoski, Plant ...

Last year was the perfect storm for evergreen trees. Drought-like conditions in the summer and fall shifted into a particularly cold and windy winter, and many arborvitaes, spruce and yews got a stiff ...

King Township is giving away free burlap tree wrap to help residents fight the spongy moth this spring. The township is also offering tips and online resources at king.ca/spongymoth. The spongy moth ...

As winter approaches, get your trees and shrubs protected before it’s too cold. Wrap those trunks with tree wrap to protect from rabbits. The tips of young fruit trees can also be protected with tree ...