When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you're only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface lies a sprawling, intricate world that is arguably more fascinating than ...

While a tree with exposed roots might show some character, it can make your landscape look uncared for and pose a tripping ...

While growing large trees in your yard is beneficial for shade, aesthetics, and wildlife, there are some species you should keep well away from your house and perhaps avoid planting in your yard at ...

Large trees can create a quiet shady spot, but their roots can pose problems in your yard. Follow these recommendations to address tree root troubles.

Roots belong underground. So why do we often find visible tree roots snaking along the soil surface in the lawn or garden? Some kinds of trees, such as maples, poplars and willows, naturally have ...

Q: Soil and grass keep washing away around a large oak in our lawn, exposing more tree roots plus creating more of a downward slope. A friend says to pile up mulch to cover it and create a volcano ...

Q: We excavated a trench for drainage near an oak tree. At the closest point, we are maybe 12 feet from the trunk of the tree. We did not break any roots larger than about 3/4 inch. Will the tree live ...

It makes it an offence to cut down and wilfully damage or destroy the trees without permission.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After a 12-year-long battle, a Great Kills couple is finally getting a solution to a tree root problem that pulled up her sidewalk and driveway pavers for over a decade. Judy ...