Growing figs on Long Island is easy. But getting trees to survive the winter takes a bit of work and dedication. Here's how it's done: Never use any plastic materials for any part of the process. 1.

Which tree wrap is best? Young trees and thin-barked trees such as soft maple and crabapple are susceptible to temperature changes in winter and need tree wrap to help them out. By wrapping your trees ...

In Southwest Colorado, our coldest months are fast approaching. Allow me to remind you: In December 2015, we had 11 nights that registered below zero at the airport; January had 14 nights that went ...

It's almost Thanksgiving, and you know what that means -- time to wrap the fig tree. Growing figs on Long Island is easy. But getting trees to survive the winter takes a bit of work and dedication.