If you decide to remove snow, don’t shake the plant, which can cause branches to snap in the cold. Instead, use your gloved ...

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter recovery easier for your landscape.

This time of year, sales of poinsettia plants are second only to Christmas trees. Both are definitely part of the seasonal décor for those who celebrate this winter holiday. Though the fir relatives ...

Have you heard of an ig? It’s a snow house without a loo. Besides making traditional Eskimo houses, snow plays a vital role in winter survival of trees, shrubs and perennial flowers in northern ...

Winter so far has been a rollercoaster of weather, with snowy and cold conditions in early December, followed by 40-degree ...

Heavy snow can weigh down foliage and branches, causing breakage even on hardy plants. Prevent damage by choosing resilient varieties, pruning properly, watering well, and mulching before winter.

The pipes, the car, the driveway, the front steps – dreamy white snow causes these things to freeze, break, stall and become slipping hazards. But what about your landscaping? Can snow damage trees ...

Is snow good for plants? February is the Harrisburg area’s snowiest month, averaging 9.4 inches of the fluffy white stuff in a typical February. (A normal January gives us 9.1 inches, and we get ...