Snow can of course enhance the look of yards and gardens, visually knitting together the plants, fences, even lawn furniture in a sea of white. But it also can bring down branches.

The recent cold and lack of snow have been tough on garden plants. “A lot of people think that snow is cold and it’s going to damage the plants but it’s actually the opposite,” said Dawson ...

"It helps to plant trees that are resistant to rock salt," he said, noting trees like oaks and locust trees seem to be more resistant to the detrimental effects.. Hartney-Greymont notes on its ...

A late April snow fell on the metro area Saturday after days of temperatures reaching the 80s. It ushered in concern for some Coloradans who may have already begun spring planting in their gardens.

New research from Boston University reveals that while warmer summers can speed up tree growth, declining snowpack may slow ...

Drought-tolerant Japanese tree lilacs (Syringa reticulata) produce beautiful white, purple, or pink flowers in spring, says DePaola.These trees are very resilient, long-lived, and emit a wonderful ...