With holiday guests arriving at many of our homes in the coming days, you might be wondering how to deter them from parking ...

Here's how to measure the critical root zone of a tree, so you'll know how to dig around it without injuring its roots.

Snow on a tree inside of a fenced-in yard - Jennifer J Taylor/Getty Images Homeowners often dread winter for a variety of different reasons. However, for those with trees around their home, the season ...

As a homeowner, you have a lot to juggle when it comes to the maintenance and upkeep of your home. You want a safe house that maintains its value and that you enjoy spending time in. The trees on your ...

Certain tree species have root systems so extensive and water-hungry that they can cause serious structural damage to ...

Problems with tree roots that grow under the foundation of a house, fences, and outbuildings and can destroy them are often a ...

My neighbor says I am damaging my trees with my line trimmer. Is that possible? Power line trimmers or weed eaters have become one of the most popular gardening tools. Almost everyone has one. They ...

It’s not uncommon for trees to be killed from damage suffered during construction. Depending upon the type of tree, its age and the extent of damage, the tree could die quickly or take years.

Q: I’m hoping you can help us figure out what to do about these tree roots. We don’t know what kind of tree it is, but our neighbor’s tree is the same and the roots are showing above ground just like ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

For all the attention we give our flower beds, trees are an indispensable part of our landscape. Oaks, pecans, magnolias and others add shade, character and beauty to our yards. But behind their ...

Q: A desert spoon in my yard lost its top recently in the wind. Closer inspection showed that the inner support had disappeared. I’m very confused as to the cause. Last year, I sprayed neem oil for ...