Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

Most homeowners look at the trees in their yard and see shade, beauty, maybe even a bit of property value. What they don't ...

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how ...

Tree branch leaning onto the roof of a house - Bilanol/Getty Images Trees are often an essential component of a gorgeous landscape that livens up a yard. However, when they are planted near a home, ...

An urban forester explains the root of the problem.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

At the nursery bare root plants are grown in the ground, harvested as young plants, and sold without soil surrounding the ...

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 ...