As the snow falls, trees and shrubs in your landscape can suffer. Here are some tips to help prevent damage to your plants.

The worst threat to young trees and shrubs in winter isn’t cold or snow. “It’s bunnies and Bambi,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

Do a garden cleanup to eliminate food sources and hiding spots. Install fencing to protect large areas or use tree guards for newly planted trees. Use deterrent sprays in combination with other ...

Remove leaves, windfall fruit, and weeds around trees, and mulch for soil insulation. Protect trees with tree guards, fencing, and frequent applications of a deterrent. Fertilize only if a soil test ...