Trees are one of the great joys of any backyard or garden. The problem is that they do not know when to stop growing. Choosing the best saw to keep trees under control and healthy will save you time ...

I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting opportunities. What can be done with surface roots?

Some trees are prone to developing surface roots that can become quite large. These large roots can interfere with mowing, foot traffic or recreational activities. As trees mature, surface roots may ...

Tree roots growing at or slightly above the soil surface are called surface roots. Homeowners having trees with these surface roots are frustrated with the additional challenges posed by mowing and ...

The first step of proper tree planting is to select the tree type and decide where it should go. You can find that info in last week’s column. Today, the subject is preparing the hole properly. Flares ...