trees Archives - Cottage Life

Aspen Trees in a forest in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada

New research shows that a particular kind of tree can act as a natural barrier against wildfires

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Close up of a birch tree at a lake

Keep your leafy pals healthy: how to deal with summer tree pests

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A meadow of native grasses and flowers

Cottage Q&A: What can we plant on our sloped septic field?

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A shot of a hand holding pruning shears in winter

Here’s why you should be pruning your trees in winter

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Cottage Q&A: Is a tree is downed by a storm and falls into the lake, who is responsible?

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How to protect your trees from emerald ash borer damage

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Image of a beaver-chewed tree

St. Joseph Island cottagers bet on Bucky the beaver: when will his tree fall?

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A group of balsam firs in winter

7 evergreen trees to appreciate this winter

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The sun coming through a forest and highlighting different size trees, a stump, and groudcover

Actively maintaining your woodlot—no matter its size—can fight climate change and even help... your bank account

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A broken tree trunk

Cottage Q&A: Am I responsible if my fallen tree causes damage?

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Conifer needles that have turned brown

5 signs that your trees are unhealthy

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A gloved hand pruning branches from a tree

7 yardwork mistakes that you don’t know you’re making

A cluster of spotted lanternflies on a tree trunk

This new invasive is a threat to our beer!

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A maple tree tapped for making syrup

How to tap trees and make maple syrup

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An evergreen shrub suffering from winter burn, with brown foliage

Cottage Q&A: What causes “winter burn” in trees?

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Close-up of Scots pine needles

Cottage Q&A: What’s wrong with the Scots pines?

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The surprising benefits of destructive windstorms for forest health

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A lattice fence with trees in the background

6 ways to enhance your property’s privacy

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