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

Spotting a few brown or dying leaves on your tree can be distressing. While it's probably not a reason to panic, it is a sign that you should take a closer look at your tree's health. A lot of ...

Mushrooms growing on trees can be a sign of decay and should be inspected by a certified arborist. Hispidus, Ganoderma, and Armillaria are three types of fungi that can indicate tree risk. Not all ...

Is it frothy flux, bacterial wet wood, pitch from the pinon pitch mass borer, alcoholic flux, the result of boring insects, a fungal root problem, or the result of stress? All those conditions are ...

It’s normal for fruit trees to drop some fruit early in the summer to stay healthy and balanced. Pollination problems, pests, and wild weather can cause trees to lose fruit before it’s ready. Among ...

An arborist offered to “top” my shade tree that has grown so large that branches touch the house. Should I have him do that? Topping is cutting all tree branches back to an arbitrary height. Other ...

My neighbor has a large tree with limbs that hang over the property line and overtop my garage house. The tree is starting to look unhealthy and the tree limbs are really big. I’m worried a big branch ...

Fruit trees may not produce fruit due to improper tree vigor, often caused by over-fertilization or excessive pruning. Frost damage can prevent fruit set, even if flowers open; choose later-blooming ...

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 ...

A small spark can turn deadly fast when a Christmas tree catches fire, safety officials warn. Fire experts say Christmas tree fires aren’t common, but when they do happen, they’re more likely to be ...