Q: I’m attaching photos of the exposed roots of a maple tree in my yard. Since the roots are now so exposed, I can’t mow over them and I’m wondering if I can cover them with dirt and reseed grass? — ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I need your advice to save our beautiful maple that has grown quickly from the small twig our son received less than 10 years ago. For the past three years, I have noticed small red "tumors" ...

Since mid-July, I’ve noticed something strange in several maple trees I’ve driven by: their leaves are starting to show fall color! Sometimes it’s just the tips of the branches turning red or yellow; ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Withing days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...