“We need big oak trees to get this awesome vessel on to the water,” said Snow, the television historian. “Please spread the ...

Observing the distinct forms and bark of trees like bald cypress, crape myrtles, and redbuds provides visual interest.

The general advice from arborists had been to only prune between Nov. 1 and April 1 in southern Wisconsin. It now seems as though perhaps something even more restrictive should be in the cards. The ...