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 ...

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 ...

This editorial represents the consensus opinion of The Daily Herald Editorial Board. The region outside Chicago's limits is often called “the tree-lined suburbs.” So it may surprise you to learn that ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Many troubled trees suffer from the same long-term trauma: They were planted too deep. “It’s the most common underlying cause of tree problems,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The ...