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 ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

Removing a tree stump can be time consuming and difficult, but if you want to avoid the use of chemicals, which can harm other plants in your yard, try this.

Q. I’ve cut down a crape myrtle tree and now I now have them sprouting up all over the place. Do you have any ideas on how can I get rid of these? — Josephine Hargrave, Portsmouth Many trees and ...

Neighbouring tree branches can block out light, create mess and generally be a nuisance - but you do have legal rights to fight it.