The large, majestic tree in your neighbor's yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be. In fact, the root system of a mature tree is often two to four times the diameter of the tree's ...

Some trees are prone to developing surface roots that can become quite large. These large roots can interfere with mowing, foot traffic or recreational activities. As trees mature, surface roots may ...

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 ...

Which branches — if any — should you be cutting off your young trees? You can't glue the wrong choices back on!

I recently read your article regarding HOA sidewalk repairs caused by tree-root damage. In my case my driveway pavers are severely damaged by protruding tree roots bulging from the ground and caused ...

That oak branch dangling over your fence might seem like an easy fix with a chainsaw. Think again. Tree law sits at a surprisingly contentious crossroads of property rights, where a simple trim job ...

When tree roots compete with turfgrass for water and nutrients, they usually win the battle. Tree root competition can cause turf thinning that creates unfavorable playing conditions and erosion ...

Storm-damaged trees require immediate professional assessment to prevent further property damage, power outages, and safety ...

Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...