Dear Neil: Someone told me that I needed to wrap the trunk of my new pistachio tree. Do you agree? If so, why? Absolutely. I use the term “non-negotiable” for wrapping the trunks of recently planted ...

FARGO -- Tree wraps are important for protecting young trees against winter damage, but they shouldn’t be left on all year. Be kind to your young trees and remove wraps each spring. When they’re ...

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 ...

Why do some people wrap tree trunks in paper for the winter? Should I be doing this? Expert opinions vary widely on this topic. Many believe that thin-skinned young trees – especially those that have ...