When tree roots compete with turfgrass for water and nutrients, they usually win the battle. Tree root competition can cause turf thinning that creates unfavorable playing conditions and erosion ...

A bare‑root tree is sold without soil around its roots. It’s dormant, lightweight and easier to handle, which helps roots establish faster once the tree is in the ground. Planting in the cooler months ...

Q: I had someone trim some tree branches that were too low, but I’m not sure how to check if they did a good job. What do I look for? A: Trees develop their own version of scar tissue after pruning ...

Looking for a winter garden task? Pruning plants, shrubs, and trees can help improve growth and health. Here are some you ...

Trees growing in groups blew down less frequently and had less damage than trees growing alone. Trees that were properly pruned had less damage than trees that were unpruned, or improperly pruned.

There is a difference between trees that grow in a forest and trees that grow in your yard. They may be the exact same species, but the tree growing in the wild among other trees will likely get much ...

Caring for deciduous fruit trees - apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and others - comes down to a few ...

VALENTINES DAY IS here and gone, and the too-good weather just keeps rolling onto the North Olympic Peninsula. This means that everyone has been busy biking, walking, hiking, using the kayaks or boats ...

I recently read your article regarding HOA sidewalk repairs caused by tree-root damage. In my case my driveway pavers are severely damaged by protruding tree roots bulging from the ground and caused ...

"Root pruning" sounds like such a brutal way to treat a plant. Yet it's a periodic necessity once any potted plant has grown as large as you want it to. Potted plants — like other plants — grow, and ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...