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, ...

Citrus trees are a popular choice for home fruit production in southeast Louisiana. Although relatively carefree in terms of backyard fruit trees, various problems do occur. I thought it would ...

Tree roots naturally grow into sewer lines as they are a source of additional water and nutrients. Some signs of tree roots in sewer lines are sinkholes, soft spots in the yard, slow drains, gurgling ...

When we think of weeds, often what comes to mind are small, quick-growing plants such as the dandelions or couch grass we might find in our gardens. You may not think of trees as being weedy. But ...

You feel the payoff the moment a new tree goes into your front yard: instant charm, future shade, and the sense that your home will look more established over time. Yet some of the most tempting ...

An urban forester explains the root of the problem.