Prevent and Assess Winter Damage to Trees And Shrubs

Prevent and Assess Winter Damage to Trees And Shrubs

Originally posted on HGTV.

Cold temperatures and drying winds can wreak havoc on your landscape. Here’s how you can fix the damage and prevent it in the future.

Hardy Trees Can Withstand Winter’s Harsh Conditions

Snow and ice can be beautiful in the winter garden. It’s peaceful to observe the serenity with a cup of hot chocolate from the comfort of your living room. It’s fun to share photos of winter beauty on social media with friends. It’s not fun, however, to discover winter damge in your landscape. Take precautions before the cold weather hits to prevent winter damage to your valuable landscape plants. If spring arrives to show that something was overlooked, cold damage can often be mended with a little elbow grease.