When roots encroach on your side of the property line, it's time to consult a certified arborist. The large, majestic tree in your neighbor's yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be.

Some trees are prone to developing surface roots that can become quite large. These large roots can interfere with mowing, foot traffic or recreational activities. As trees mature, surface roots may ...

Most homeowners assume that once they own a piece of land, everything rooted in it is theirs to do with as they please. That assumption gets tested pretty quickly the moment a large tree becomes a ...

A tree can look fine from the street and still be under stress. Yellowing leaves, weak growth, split bark, and early leaf ...

You often inherit trees with a property. My current home has an abundance of ornamental and edible trees on it. Or, if your yard is bare, you may add trees for shade, wildlife habitat, color, ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Q: I’m hoping you can help us figure out what to do about these tree roots. We don’t know what kind of tree it is, but our neighbor’s tree is the same and the roots are showing above ground just like ...