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Autumn foliar color does not seem to last long enough. As it dissipates, though, it reveals silhouettes of bare deciduous trees. Some are delightfully sculptural, with strikingly pale bark on their ...

If you’re thinking about stripping the bark from slippery elm trees for a little extra cash, be reminded that this activity is illegal on national forest lands. The herbal medicine market has spurred ...

Gardeners often use amendments like orchid bark to improve soil drainage. These DIY potting soil recipes help create a mixture that drains quickly but also maintains an adequate level of moisture.

The blackish trunks on the crape myrtles around town are caused by a Chinese insect known as crape myrtle bark scale. It doesn't kill the trees, but it does make them unsightly and less vigorous. This ...

We have 10 hillside acres of trees east of St. Helena. Thirteen trees turned red and dropped their needles. This seemed to happen all at once. We discussed removal with a tree trimmer. He said it is ...