As a homeowner, you have a lot to juggle when it comes to the maintenance and upkeep of your home. You want a safe house that maintains its value and that you enjoy spending time in. The trees on your ...

Question: Can tree roots cause damage to a home’s foundation? I have a 3’ in diameter pin oak tree that is within 10 feet of my house. A certified arborist took a look at it and said that he would ...

ANSWER: Redbuds have a shallow, spreading root system. My advice is to plant your tree no closer to the foundation than 25 feet. This not only will reduce the potential for root damage to your ...

Dear Tim: I want to build a deluxe garden shed, but I have serious concerns about where to place the shed on my slightly sloping lot. The best location for the shed is under a giant maple tree. A ...

Certain tree species have root systems so extensive and water-hungry that they can cause serious structural damage to ...