Q: We moved to a property where there are many shallow, large roots spreading out from a mature tree in the lawn, and the roots have holes in a few places. Should we fill them in to prevent rot? A: ...

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 ...

Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the ...

Q: I live in a senior community HOA. My neighbor says the roots of my royal palm are lifting her pavers around her pool. The tree, planted by the developer on my property four years ago, is 10 feet ...

Hundreds of trees fell across the Portland area in this weekend’s storm, and many more could continue to topple as damaged and destabilized root systems fail, further threatening roads, homes and the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

THROUGH FRAMINGHAM. FIVE MINUTES OF PURE INSANITY AND FIERCE WINDS UPROOTED DECADES OLD TREES. THE WIND WAS WHIPPING, TREES BENDING. IT WAS NOTHING LIKE I’VE EVER SEEN BEFORE, RIGHT AT THE ROOT, IT ...