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 ...

Removing a tree from your yard is a big job and only half the work. Whether you take on the project or turn it over to a tree removal company, you'll be left with a stump and roots. Taking out the ...

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 ...

A person prepares to transplant a tree in their garden. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

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 ...

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 ...