Arborists say many tree problems go unnoticed until a storm hits. Here are the warning signs experts say homeowners should ...

Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you have a ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...

Table of Contents Introduction Regular Inspections Proper Watering Techniques Mulching Best Practices Pruning Guidelines Seasonal Care Tips Common Mistakes to Avoid When to Call a Professional Caring ...

I’ve seen a fungus-like growth on several trees in the neighborhood. It’s a pale gray-green color with a frilly texture, and it coats much of the bark on some trunks. Can we do something about this ...

I’ve been answering gardeners’ tree questions for 54 years. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the more interesting ones. Why is bark falling off my crape myrtles? That’s normal. Horticulturists ...

Q: I have a house in Houston. Does blooming of tropical trees like Bauhinia, Erythrina and Tabebuia depend on their age or size? I plant these trees in the ground. They freeze. They come back but they ...

The list of diseases attacking trees in the Pacific Northwest grows every year. A pathogen new to Pierce County brings an added concern: It can injure people. A research project using citizen ...

Dogwood trees are a bit picky about water; they prefer consistently moist, but not saturated, soil that drains well. Newly ...

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 ...

An apple tree with brown edges on most of the leaves. An old orange tree with mostly yellow leaves and dead branch tips in a frequently watered lawn. Mature English elms with almost no leaves all ...