Hardy trees and shrubs are naturally well armored against winter weather, but they have fewer defenses against animals.

Unfortunately they often prune plants that should not be pruned. Flowering shrubs such as lilac, azalea and rhododendron set their flower buds in the late summer and fall. If pruned in the winter many ...

Key Points Prune deciduous hollies in winter and evergreen hollies in late winter or early spring.Make clean pruning cuts at ...

Lemon trees need pruning to shape, improve airflow, and boost fruit production. Here's when you should do it and how to get it right for a healthy harvest.

For plants growing in the ground, cold protection is done to preserve the life of the tropical plant — not to bring it ...

Even amid the dead of winter, it's always a cheery sight to see birds visit the garden. Much of nature will be hibernating, but robins, wrens, sparrows and blackbirds are a few British garden birds ...

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a favorite among indoor gardeners for its large, bold leaves, easy care, and ability to bring a lush, tropical feel to any room. It's the low-maintenance plant you ...

OTTAWA--Heavy truck maker Paccar, dealing with tepid demand for 18-wheelers, cut its workforce at a Canadian plant, the union representing the company's workers said. Unifor, which represents ...

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a beautiful houseplant, and is beloved for its glossy, thick leaves and rich emerald color or variegated patterns. If you're a fan and want to expand your ...

The former Sumitomo Rubber manufacturing plant in Tonawanda is being acquired by Taiwan-based Hwa Fong Rubber, which plans to begin operations and hire up to 250 people by early 2026. “It’s certainly ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Hwa Fong Rubber, based in Taiwan ...