Scientists discover a giant thousand-year-old tree called Tessmannia princeps, a new species that reaches 131 feed high and 3 ...

A new study published in Nature Communications has found that 17.31% of tropical tree cover—an area spanning 395.9 million ...

That’s why I turned to tree watering bags—but are water bags for trees good or bad? For me, they save time and effort, especially when planting out of reach of a hose. Though they work well for me, it ...

Q: I’m hoping you can help us figure out what to do about these tree roots. We don’t know what kind of tree it is, but our neighbor’s tree is the same and the roots are showing above ground ...

We asked a pro arborist to weigh in on whether people should cover their tree roots above ground, here's what he said.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, several areas of my lawn are on rather steep slopes. Over the past few years, the roots of several trees have appeared on the surface.

Tree services advise never to cut tree roots more than two inches in diameter or more than 20% of the above-ground roots at once. Season can also play a role in tree stress since pruning is best in ...

"Research has now shown that roots underground remain active even in winter." The roots of a tree often spread as widely as its branches and leaves above ground. They are essential for nutrient uptake ...

Trees offer a lot of benefits to a property, but they’re not without risk. Look for these warning signs in its branches, roots, and trunk to determine if that a tree might fall soon. If you see ...

According to the Colorado State Forest Service, roots need access to oxygen to survive. "By placing the root flare at or slightly above ground level when planting the tree, you give the tree the best ...

The roots of any tree hold it firmly to the ground and keep it alive, so it's crucially important to leave them intact. For this reason, you should never use deeply invasive landscaping tools and ...