Q. I’ve cut down a crape myrtle tree and now I now have them sprouting up all over the place. Do you have any ideas on how can I get rid of these? — Josephine Hargrave, Portsmouth Many trees and ...

Waiting a century for an oak to create shade in your yard is hard. However, the negative aspects of fast-growing trees make ...

With holiday guests arriving at many of our homes in the coming days, you might be wondering how to deter them from parking ...

Q: Mushrooms suddenly appeared on my tree’s trunk. How can I treat them to protect the tree? A: Unfortunately, you can’t treat mushrooms growing out of wood, and the fungal growth that produced them ...

When we think of a tree, we usually picture a single big trunk that divides into branches overhead. Yet sometimes trees may sprout small stems sprouting from the base of the trunk, down by the roots.

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 ...

Q: I have a few trees in my yard that have growth at the bottom as shown in the photo. Should I cut the sprouts down? If so, what's the best way to do it without hurting the tree? — John A. A: The ...

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 ...