A gardener harvests a persimmon from a tree. - Emilija Manevska/Getty Images The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and ...

TULSA, Okla. — With trees down everywhere, the Problem Solvers are hearing from lots of homeowners wanting to know who pays when a tree falls. We met Ralph Bendel surveying a sea of downed trees along ...

Artificial trees are a great option and can be reused year after year. But over time, they collect dust, dirt and who knows ...

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 ...

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 ...

As afternoon storms will soon be a regular occurrence, many thoughts turn to the trees around our home. You may be wondering whether they are safe or can hold up against the wind of a thunderstorm, ...

Problem trees in Southport’s Franklin Square Park forced the prominent city park to close for an undetermined time beginning late last year. In December, the Southport Board of Aldermen received a ...

Large branches hanging near your roof are a problem. Although the branches may not be touching the roof under normal conditions, the high winds of hurricanes can cause trees to bend and branches to ...

PACIFIC GROVE – Between wind, rain and city code, tree maintenance in Pacific Grove is tricky business. At least, that’s according to a cluster of residents who have found themselves at odds with the ...

Fast-growing, drought-tolerant trees are slowly spreading across grasslands on every continent except Antarctica. Given how desperate we are to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, millions of new ...

If you want a soft glow, multiply the height of your tree in feet by 100. If you want a bright sparkle, multiply the height ...

Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Proclaiming that galls in trees are simply cosmetic and not a problem is not quite right. The abnormal growths don’t usually cause a problem, but they can indicate ...