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 ...

Covering a tree's roots above ground can limit the tree's access to oxygen and moisture which helps them grow and stay healthy. Avoid cutting, trimming, or removing tree roots because it can make the ...

Removing a tree stump can be time consuming and difficult, but if you want to avoid the use of chemicals, which can harm ...

Q. I’ve cut down a crape myrtle tree and now I now have them sprouting up all over the place. Do you have any ideas on how can I get rid of these? — Josephine Hargrave, Portsmouth Many trees and ...

Q: I’m hoping you can help us figure out what to do about these tree roots. We don’t know what kind of tree it is, but our neighbor’s tree is the same and the roots are showing above ground just like ...

Planting under trees can often be challenging. While we might enjoy having established trees in our yards that provide privacy and a sense of tranquility, it can be a struggle to grow any plants ...

Trees make wonderful additions to our yards however their roots can sometimes become unruly or emerge from underground. Due to their thick and sprawling nature, it can be tempting to want to remove ...

There are "tips" going around, saying you can use your truck and a spare tire to pull a tree stump out of the ground. There ...

Q: My son married in 2013, and he and his wife bought a house that same year. His wife was an ex-servicewoman with PTSD. Since she had a military disability, the real estate taxes they had to pay were ...