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.

The trunks of your fruit trees are prone to frost cracks and sun scald in the winter. Wrap them in this affordable, ...

Some kinds of shrubs are especially vulnerable to winter, and gardeners often try to protect them with sheets of burlap. Before you do, “make sure it’s really necessary,” said Julie Janoski, Plant ...

With memories of boxwoods ravaged by last January’s bitter cold spell, many gardeners are trying to protect shrubs this winter by wrapping them in burlap. “That can do more harm than good,” said Julie ...

As winter approaches, get your trees and shrubs protected before it’s too cold. Wrap those trunks with tree wrap to protect ...