I had some minor damage from buck rubs to the trunks of a couple of my new maple trees last fall. Should I be worried about this happening again? What can I do to protect my trees? Male deer can cause ...

As the cold, dry weather rolls in, follow these tips on how to effectively protect your plants from hungry deer and keep your Christmas tree green for a longer period of time. Larry writes: “I’m on ...

Q: I live near a forest preserve where deer are frequent visitors. Last fall, they tore the bark off my newly planted maple. I went and got the cloth that you are to use on bark and wrapped the bark ...

Spring is a time of awakening for our forests as the cold temperatures slowly move to another part of the world and the first crop of buds appear on the trees. These delicate buds are the physical ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Tubex tree tube Q • I planted a new tree this fall, and a deer made a big wound in the bark. What can I do to help it? A • It’s ...

Lavender is a fantastic choice for anyone who wants a garden that smells amazing and stays safe from deer. Its tall, purple ...

This undated photo shows a young tree protected for winter in New Paltz, N.Y. This“well-dressed” tree is decked out to protect it from winter’s woes of hungry animals, fluctuating temperatures, and ...

While the weather is still mild enough to work outside, think about the hard times ahead — for animals. In winter, when the supply of fresh grass and leaves is gone, animals turn to bark, twigs and ...

Editor’s Note: This is part 7 of a 9-part Respect the Game series on habitat improvement, whitetail management, and the tradition of deer hunting. We’ve partnered with Polaris to tell the story of the ...