Please prune the shrubs, deer

Although unconcerned with promoting plant health or aesthetics, in at least one situation deer can actually help us prune well.

Please prune the shrubs, deer

Although unconcerned with promoting plant health or aesthetics, in at least one situation deer can actually help us prune well.

Tips for protecting trees and shrubs from storms

Even the sturdiest-looking trees can be brought down by high winds, heavy snow and ice, but there are ways you can limit the damage.

Think you've got a big tree? Check the register.

In a Washington, D.C. office, the American Forests organization keeps the National Register of Big Trees.

Hobart officials announce holiday-related tree, garbage pickup

HOBART | Residents needing to dispose of Christmas trees should place them out front curbside and call public works, city officials said.

The Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree gifts to 1,700 children

Tonjaniece Thurman looks over Christmas gifts with sister Taneshia Mosen, 9, and grandmother Shirley Mosen on Friday during The Salvation Army's Angel Tree gift distribution in Gary.

The Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree gifts to 1,700 children

Brianna Evans, of The Salvation Army, searches for gifts Friday in a gym filled with toys donated for the Angel Tree program. About 1,700 children ages 12 and younger received Christmas gifts through this year's program.

2013 And Beyond

Cut your own Christmas Tree

Tony Farrell of Orland Park, Ill., helps his daughter Faith, 12, cut down a tree at the Luers Christmas Tree Farm in Crown Point on Dec. 1.

Cut your own Christmas Tree

Jen and Tony Farrell, of Orland Park., Ill., and their children Hailey, 10, Faith, 12, and Jack, 6, examine the tree at the Luers Christmas Tree Farm in Crown Point on Dec. 1.

Cut your own Christmas Tree

Jen Farrell takes a photo as her husband Tony and daughter Faith, 12, finish cutting a tree down at the Luers Christmas Tree Farm in Crown Point  on Dec. 1. Children Hailey, 10, and Jack, 6, Farrell look on.

Cut your own Christmas Tree

 Tony Farrell, of Orland Park, Ill., celebrates after helping his daughter Faith, 12, cut down a tree at the Luers Christmas Tree Farm in Crown Point on Dec. 1. Another daughter, Hailey, 10, looks on.

Cut your own Christmas Tree

Tony and Jen Farrell, of Orland Park, Ill., are followed by their children Hailey, 10, Jack, 6, and Faith, 12, drag their chosen tree to their car at the Luers Christmas Tree Farm in Crown Point on Dec. 1.

Cut your own Christmas Tree

 Tony and Jen Farrell, of Orland Park, Ill., take a photo of their children Faith, 12, left, Hailey, 10, and Jack, 6, by their chosen tree at the Luers Christmas Tree Farm in Crown Point on Dec. 1. 

I Got Chills…

Biltmore gives special Christmas tree new life

The Christmas tree Joseph Gray bought his wife back in 1972 grew at the end of their driveway for 40 years, reminding them of the joy of the first holiday season they spent together in their home on Roan Mountain in Tennessee.

Holiday celebration in Merrillville

Nicholas Frank, 3, gets a carriage ride Friday during a holiday festival in Merrillville.

Holiday celebration in Merrillville

Members of the Indiana Ballet Theater perform an piece Friday from "The Nutcracker" during a holiday festival in Merrillville.

MALLDOWN - Calumet Twp Clean-up

Lake County Highway Department worker Xavier Dates directs a cleanup crew Monday at 45th Avenue and Taney Place in Calumet Township after a strong storm blew through the region Sunday evening.

Heavy winds cause damage in Calumet Township

Philipe Badillo, of National Rent-A-Fence, secures a fence Monday around the south end of Diplomat Plaza at 41st Avenue and Cleveland Street in Calumet Township. The roof and south wall of the strip mall collapsed after strong storms the previous night.