Preventing winter damage to trees and shrubs

As the snow falls, trees and shrubs in your landscape can suffer. Here are some tips to help prevent damage to your plants.
AOL

If Ice Forms on Your Shrubs or Trees, Should You Break It Off? Here’s the Safe Way to Handle It

Never break ice off trees or shrubs—doing so can cause additional damage. After storms, inspect plants carefully and call professionals for downed trees near power lines. Prevent ice damage by ...
FOX 5 Atlanta on MSN

Georgia winter weather: A shopping and prep checklist for snow, ice

Georgia is bracing for a winter storm that models suggest will produce a wintry mix at best, or snow and ice at worst. Now is ...
Better Homes & Gardens on MSN

The right way to handle snow and ice on trees and shrubs this winter

Trees and shrubs usually shoulder winter weather with ease. Snow rests lightly on branches and the occasional rain glides off ...
Interlochen Public Radio

10 months after ice storm, federal help for damaged forests is starting to move forward

Northern Michigan's ice storm in March 2025 caused staggering damage to forests. Getting federal aid to make up for the ...