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7 trees to prune in January to ensure they remain healthy and attractive

Seven deciduous ornamental and fruit trees to prune in January, along with expert trimming tips to help you prune backyard ...

Efforts to save 100-year-old oak tree at metro Atlanta shopping center fail, locals want to appeal

A judge has ruled city officials can't block a tree's removal, but some locals want them to appeal the ruling.

Christmas tree can live on if you dispose of it properly

As this holiday season wraps up, make sure your Christmas tree comes to a good end.
House Digest on MSN

How to prune a young pomegranate tree to keep it strong and healthy for years to come

A fresh, young pomegranate tree may not look like it needs pruning, but these tips will help determine how the tree grows ...

New year, new gardening to-dos: Edit your garden to fit your unique taste

I take possession of a new home in early January, and wonder how to approach renovating the garden. The garden has many ...

How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps

The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), has an online plant identification tool ...
NOLA.com

Buck moth caterpillars likely to come out in force this spring. Here’s what to know in LA.

From late November through December, the adult buck moths, which have charcoal black-and-white wings and rusty orange on ...
The Advocate

Buck moth caterpillars likely to come out in force this spring

From late November through December, the adult buck moths, which have charcoal black-and-white wings and rusty orange on ...
Tioga Publishing

Why oaks are dying and what you can do about it, Part 2: Ask the Arborist by Mike White

In the Dec. 18 edition, I wrote about the reasons why many of our oak trees are dying at a relatively young age. This week we’ll delve into what we ...