Tree bark is amazing stuff. Take a moment to look closely at the bark of any tree when out in the garden. Each species has a unique skin. Sumacs and acacias develop deep furrows and ridges that ...

With trees, as with elephants and in swimming, trunks are important. They’re part of trees’ beauty, strength, majesty, and mystique. We have things to discuss. Like people, trunks come in all shapes ...

One of the most dangerous pests to trees is a human, especially with equipment. Injuries to trees caused by a lawn mower or weed trimmer can seriously threaten a tree’s health. Additionally, damage to ...

Creating a mulch volcano around a tree will do more harm than good over time.

You mulch, you fertilize, and you mow to keep your lawn looking in tip-top shape. However, one lawn care mistake could ...

We spoke to gardening experts about what volcano mulching is, why you want to avoid it, and tips for how to apply mulch.

It has been well over a month since Hurricane Sandy, and we still hear the buzzing roars of chain-saws in backyards, along streets and utility right-of-ways. Massive uprooted trees, heavy fallen limbs ...

This maple is live and healthy despite a huge cavity in its trunk. This tree is structurally compromised but does not pose a risk because it will do no damage when it fails. Surrounding trees in the ...