Tree girdling almost always spells doom for a tree if not caught early and corrected. This common, yet easily overlooked problem happens when something wraps so tightly around a tree (like a girdle), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacaranda tree in bloom against a blue sky - Simon Mcgill/Getty Images Also known as the fern tree because of its fern-like ...

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 ...

Fast-growing, drought-tolerant trees are slowly spreading across grasslands on every continent except Antarctica. Given how desperate we are to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, millions of new ...

What are the most common problems involving trees? The problems range from littering the yard to causing severe damage to a house or car. For example, one consumer complained that her neighbor’s tree ...

PACIFIC GROVE – Between wind, rain and city code, tree maintenance in Pacific Grove is tricky business. At least, that’s according to a cluster of residents who have found themselves at odds with the ...

The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and long-lasting fruit add tons of ornamental value. Because the fruit is best eaten when ...

Storms can wreak havoc on the trees in your yard, breaking limbs, felling them and causing all sorts of general harm. Even quick storms can cause significant and lasting damage — even property damage ...