By Aislinn Sarnacki Have you ever noticed how much tree bark varies in texture, color and pattern? If your answer is “no,” I ...

The cedar bark beetle (Phloeosinus sequoiae) is another culprit for browning needles. When a tree’s already stressed, an uncontrolled infestation can lead to the death of your cedar specimen.

Made from the bark of cedar trees, this mulch is characterized by its reddish-brown color. Because of its pigment, cedar is ...

Woodpecker holes oozed sap. On the thick trunk of an old white cedar tree, I noticed a patch of the stringy bark was worn to a lighter shade. I imagined a deer rubbing its velvety antlers there ...