Q. I just planted a fruit tree and was told by a friend that I should paint the trunk with white paint. I really don’t like the idea of a tree painted with white paint in my front yard. Is it really ...

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Trees and plants need extra pampering during the winter. Experts say to leave snow at the plant base to insulate roots, but shake heavy snow off shrubs and trees to keep branches from bending or ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio is in the grip of a stubborn drought, putting homeowners in the challenging position of trying to conserve water while keeping their trees and shrubs from ...