Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacaranda tree in bloom against a blue sky - Simon Mcgill/Getty Images Also known as the fern tree because of its fern-like ...

The largest percentage of the root system consists of small roots that grow from the larger roots near the soil surface.

A tree that shows significant signs of rotten or decayed areas in the trunk may need to be removed if it poses a threat to buildings. Trees whose trunks have large cavities with extensive decay should ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- We're into that time of year when storms will pop up and trees will come down and if they fall on your house or car, it can be expensive. So how can you tell if your trees are ...

Trees have immeasurable societal benefits. They provide wood, absorb carbon dioxide, and shelter animals and insects, but also provide shade and space for people to relax. Although forests have been ...

CITYWIDE — As city officials continue their investigation into the extent of alleged defects in the city's urban forest, arborists point to nurseries as the possible root of the problem. Members of ...

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 ...

Citrus tree problems can be easy to resolve. Aside from their susceptibility to cold, citrus trees are among the most carefree and reliable of home fruit trees. A few common problems do show up on ...