Winter may seem like an odd time to head out with your pruners, but it's actually the ideal season for many trees and shrubs. With the leaves gone and branches exposed, you can clearly see the ...

When it comes to deciding whether trees and plants need replacing, local experts tell homeowners to be patient as plants emerge from dormancy and re-sprout at different times.

Winds can be fierce in winter and spring. A living windbreak can tame the wind while also benefiting the soil and our ...

Cold winter winds, alternating extreme temperatures, ice and snow can be damaging to trees and shrubs. However, this spring, we are seeing additional damage due to the harsh winter conditions that is ...

The box tree moth, an invasive species from East Asia, poses a significant threat to boxwood shrubs in Michigan ... spin silk to survive the winter. Once it starts to warm up, they start feeding.

Other tender shrubs that should be pruned in spring include cistus and rosemary. Flowering shrubs that bloomed in the summer, including fuchsia and buddleia, should be cut back hard in spring to ...