As a homeowner, you have a lot to juggle when it comes to the maintenance and upkeep of your home. You want a safe house that maintains its value and that you enjoy spending time in. The trees on your ...

Owner says the HOA isn't property trimming an oak and the tree's roots are causing costly damage. Who must pay for repairs ...

WACO, Texas, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring’s warmer temperatures and increased rainfall bring new plant growth but can also cause an often-overlooked threat to home plumbing: tree root ...

Q: We moved to a property where there are many shallow, large roots spreading out from a mature tree in the lawn, and the roots have holes in a few places. Should we fill them in to prevent rot? A: ...

Problems with tree roots that grow under the foundation of a house, fences, and outbuildings and can destroy them are often a ...

My neighbor says I am damaging my trees with my line trimmer. Is that possible? Power line trimmers or weed eaters have become one of the most popular gardening tools. Almost everyone has one. They ...

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 ...

It’s not uncommon for trees to be killed from damage suffered during construction. Depending upon the type of tree, its age and the extent of damage, the tree could die quickly or take years.

With storm season just around the corner, one topic of concern on many minds is damage to and from trees. Depending on the intensity of the storms and the condition of the trees, damage from high ...

Many San Antonio neighborhoods are blessed with large live oak trees, some of which have had their flare roots buried in years past to better meet the landscape owner’s idea of a more attractive ...

Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As temperatures drop and leaves fall, gradually reduce watering and stop once the ...