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

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the snow piles up, a certain long-eared animal is causing problems for homeowners. This winter, with grass and plants buried by snow, rabbits have fewer food options.

Rabbits have the perfect disguise. They masquerade behind cuteness with big, brown eyes and fluffy fur as they hop contentedly along, making a winter smorgasbord of our shrubs and trees. Rabbits’ ...

Rabbits and rodents can cause injury to the thin bark and twigs of young trees. When snow covers food sources normally sought during winter, these animals often move into home lawns in search of food.

Q: I took a three-week vacation in February, and when I returned, my 25-year-old fig tree had been eaten all the way around the trunk about 18 inches off the ground. I put Elmer’s glue and tree wrap ...

Just because we're heading into winter doesn't mean you can ignore your trees and shrubs. On the contrary, winter brings food scarcity, which makes the home landscape a target for rabbits that can ...

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Q: We had four apple trees and two of them developed white growths on the trunk last spring. The trees sprouted leaves but then died. We were advised not to plant another tree in the same location, as ...