Key TakeawaysLarge 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 ...

In a small but significant step forward for both street trees and public safety, the city has begun a $3.4 million pilot program to fix sidewalks that have been damaged by tree roots, at no cost to ...

A storm can leave trees looking like there's no tomorrow. Major limbs may be broken or damaged, foliage can be shredded or stripped, or the bark may be torn or gouged. But what at first glance may ...

Q: I would love to get some ideas on how to correct our uneven brick patio. The locust tree whose roots are causing the bricks to lift is not one we would want to lose, as it is our main source of ...

The trunk of a small fir tree in my garden broke, and the tree fell over. More in hope than expectation I pulled the top part back up, taped the halves back together, and screwed in metal plates to ...