DENVER — Heavy and wet snow is forecast for the Denver area, prompting a warning to residents about potential damage to trees that are beginning to bud this spring. The approaching storm system is ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — The sudden shift from warm temperatures to heavy snow is creating stress for trees and plants that had already started their spring growth cycle. "We kept on having really nice ...

Help apples, pears, and other fruit trees survive the cold with these winterizing tips. Remove leaves, windfall fruit, and weeds around trees, and mulch for soil insulation. Protect trees with tree ...

Consistent cold temperatures in winter will keep most plants in dormancy, but when temperatures are mild and fluctuate, ...

Removing snow from a tree can be dangerous and should only be done if truly necessary. Snow removal is best done when a tree’s branches are in danger of breakage. Call a pro when the snow on the tree ...

As winter fades and the first signs of spring emerge, it’s time to give trees the care they need to thrive. Trees, like all living things, require attention and maintenance, especially as they ...

There’s something magical about spring on the farm. In part, it’s what poet James Hearst called “the chores of birth,” and we’ve certainly seen plenty of that during the past several weeks. Nearly a ...

This week, I will discuss the benefits of snow cover, which provides stable conditions for dormant plants. I’ll also consider ...

Soil microbes remain highly active beneath winter snow, driving complex nitrogen recycling that fuels spring plant growth.