So often we choose a tree because of its flowers, leaves, fall color or its fruit. Often, we forget about the bark. However, on many trees, the bark is the most interesting part of the tree. This can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “I recently discovered damage to the bark on my dawn redwood. Could this be caused by deer? What can I do to prevent more damage?” ...

I am concerned about my Lady Banks rose. The bark is peeling on several spots, mostly on the older, lower stems. Can you offer any possible cause and remedy? It is still blooming. — Ellen Lantz This ...

Once leaves drop from trees, splitting, peeling, bleached or oozing bark may become more noticeable. The cause can range from normal bark development to environmental causes or disease. If tree bark ...

Q: We just noticed that our pine tree has a lot of loose bark. I guess we’re not very observant because it looks like it’s been going on for some time. Is this due to the drought? We have not been ...

It’s easy to understand why some refer to winter as “stick season.” Snow cover, gray skies, and cold temperatures could lead to agreement that there is nothing but sticks to look at in the garden. But ...

My daughter has several crape myrtles in her yard. Some of them have started to lose the bark on their trunks, and there is an orange residue where the bark has fallen off. Is this something to be ...

“I recently discovered damage to the bark on my dawn redwood. Could this be caused by deer? What can I do to prevent more damage?” The peeling bark on your dawn redwood was probably caused by ...