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 ...

Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

Trees are stunning focal points in landscaping, towering over plants basking in the dappled sunlight under their branches. They offer temperature-reducing shade under their canopies, and when placed ...

In June, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District staff learned of a problem: The sewer interceptor pipe running through EagleVail had an irregular flow pattern. While there were only minor impacts ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

December rains haven’t hit the area yet, but Palo Alto already saw a coastal flood advisory during the king tides at the ...

Trees add significant value to our homes, neighbourhoods and cities. The cliche ‘leafy suburbs’ underscores the fact that it is the amount of greenery, more than anything else, that makes the ...

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 ...

MAIN LIBRARY — Trees throughout Santa Monica may be in bad shape because of faulty roots and other ailments, a situation that could have been prevented by proper selection and planting procedures, ...