Healthy trees contain more than one trillion different bacteria, fungi and viruses, a new study has found. These wood ...

So, can you remove any of the roots on your tree? That depends on how many roots you need to remove and how close you need to come to the trunk. Think of your tree’s root system like it was a ...

When adding the mulch, do not pile it up around the tree trunk to create the look of a volcano because that traps too much moisture and invites pests. Spread the mulch flat and evenly. An ...

Carefully planting groundcover or shade-loving plants under the tree may work as long as you don’t add a thick layer of topsoil, avoid planting close to the tree trunk, and do your best to avoid ...

A quality organic mulch can improve soil biology, aeration, structure (soil aggregates), and drainage over time. Mulch is fine in the root zone of the tree, but never up to or touching the trunk.

The fugal mycelium of this disease can persist for decades below ground, living in partially-decayed woody roots long after the infected tree has died. To keep your tree from succumbing to the ...

I can’t decide when to cut English ivy off my trees — spring or fall. I know it’s invasive and lately I see it everywhere, but I’m not looking forward to seeing brown ivy ha… ...

If a tree’s top growth is under threat, it may send out suckers from the lower part of its trunk in an effort to survive. This is often seen in ash trees that are under attack by emerald ash borers.