When planting a new tree in your backyard or front yard, consider how tall or wide it will grow.

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

An urban forester explains the root of the problem.

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy and ...

If you live in a small house or apartment with a tiny patio, choosing a tree can feel like a gamble. You want shade, flowers, maybe even fruit, but you do not want roots lifting the floor or cracking ...

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 ...