Invasive tree roots are a common problem for many homeowners. If left unattended, aggressive roots will cause disruption to pavements, buildings and patio slabs. From fast-growing Japanese knotweed to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These roots were cut too close to the trunk. We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...

It may be cold, but spring is just over the horizon. You may have gardening questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

March is the moment for planting bare-root trees. Miss it, and you effectively lose a year of establishment, root growth and summer vigor. While the soil is cool and moist but no longer frozen, roots ...

A weeping willow may seem like the perfect accent tree to keep on your property, but if its too close to your house, it can ...

A fast-growing tree that’s easy to care for, tolerates drought, grows in small spaces, and produces a bounty of sweet fruits?

We are blessed in Tallahassee to have so many amazing trees and a rich urban canopy. Unfortunately, that urban canopy is under constant stress from development and construction activities. Many ...