The worst threat to young trees and shrubs in winter isn’t cold or snow. “It’s bunnies and Bambi,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Perhaps the most common question when choosing plants for a Northeast Ohio is whether they are deer-resistant. Unfortunately, the answer is usually “it depends,” both on the time of ...

I just discovered some damage from deer rubs to the trunks of a couple of my trees. Will the trees be OK, and what can I do to protect them in the future? Bucks can cause significant damage to young ...

Q: We just noticed this damage to our Tower poplars, shown in the photo. The damage is about 3 feet up from the ground. What caused this? We live in south Fargo. — Shellie U. A: Have you seen deer in ...

As the cold, dry weather rolls in, follow these tips on how to effectively protect your plants from hungry deer and keep your Christmas tree green for a longer period of time. Larry writes: “I’m on ...

Q: Is there any chance the pines in the photo will survive? Deer climbed on top of the snowbank this winter and ate away the middle parts of the trees. - Susan T. A: The pines are going to live, and ...