Got a tree whose limbs and branches are moving in too close for comfort? We spoke to an expert who explained how to mitigate ...

Stumped on how to kill a tree stump? Clear your yard (and ward off pests in the process) with help from our handy guide ...

Understanding Tree Root Growth When you plant that six-foot sapling in your yard with dreams of sitting under a large shade tree, be prepared to deal with surface roots eventually. Almost any ...

I have a spruce tree in my yard that is about 60 years old and has several very large surface roots that I keep tripping over. Is it possible to remove these roots without harming the tree? It’s ...

Q: Is there anything that I can do about tree roots in our lawn that are at the surface? If I dig them out would it damage the tree? We have to mow over them because of where the tree is located ...

Mulch volcanoes come from people making a well-intentioned yet destructive mistake in tree care. When mulch is piled high ...

Many trees and shrubs respond to pruning, and particularly severe pruning (as in your case, complete tree removal), by producing adventitious shoots from the trunk, the roots or both.

Fruit trees must be heavily pruned every year or more to produce fruit, says Jean-Claude Rochat, owner of Arborist Now, Inc. ...

With respect to controlling the roots after receiving knowledge of the problem, aside from removal of the tree, it is often an option to trim the roots or install root barriers.

How do I know if tree roots are in my sewer line? Because your sewer line is underground and not easily accessible, you’ll need to pay attention to the signs that tree roots may be growing ...