Fortunately, we can reduce the likelihood of damage from trees if we inform ourselves on why trees structurally fail.

A large tree blocks a Palo Alto street after a wind storm. Courtesy Carol Hubenthal. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

Fruit trees must be heavily pruned every year or more to produce fruit, says Jean-Claude Rochat, owner of Arborist Now, Inc. "Suckers must be removed, as they are different from the grafting stock and ...

14:15, Mon, Sep 1, 2025 Updated: 14:23, Mon, Sep 1, 2025 At this time of year, most fruit trees should be bursting with ripening fruit and thriving with minimal effort, but many gardeners do more harm ...

Many Australian birds and animals rely on hollows in grand old trees. As these trees dwindle, researchers are experimenting ...