http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/topics/evergreens en http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/alphabetical/pz/preparingimmaturetreesshrubsforwinter After a long season in the yard and garden, November is usually time to kick back and relax. There are a few more critical chores to do before you let old man winter really set in. Fruit trees and edible shrubs that were planted this year, or any trees or shrubs that are still immature, need some protection from winter and critters. Winter winds and cold can cause bark to split on trees and desiccation on evergreens and stems, leaving you with struggling plants come spring. Rodents and deer love to feed on tender fruit tree twigs and bark. So, a little prevention now will go a long way to getting a healthy jump on next year's growing season. <p><a href="http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/alphabetical/pz/preparingimmaturetreesshrubsforwinter">read more</a></p> Evergreens How-to Shrubs Trees Fall P-Z Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:39:19 -0500 lynnette 11679 at http://www.gertens.com http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/alphabetical/pz/wintergreensandpottedscenes <p><a href="http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/alphabetical/pz/wintergreensandpottedscenes">read more</a></p> Evergreens Holidays P-Z Winter Tue, 7 Nov 2006 18:34:15 -0500 gertens 6452 at http://www.gertens.com http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/alphabetical/ah/factstriviaaboutchristmastrees <p><a href="http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/alphabetical/ah/factstriviaaboutchristmastrees">read more</a></p> A-H Evergreens Holidays Trees Winter Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:02:05 -0400 gertens 176 at http://www.gertens.com http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/alphabetical/ah/azaleasrhododendrons <p><a href="http://www.gertens.com/learn/howtos/alphabetical/ah/azaleasrhododendrons">read more</a></p> A-H Evergreens Shrubs Summer Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:09:53 -0400 gertens 108 at http://www.gertens.com