Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Removing a tree from your yard is a big job and only half the work. Whether you take on the project or turn it over to a tree removal company, you'll be left with a stump and roots. Taking out the ...

Tree stump removal typically costs between $175 and $544, with homeowners around the country paying an average of $356. The cost for tree stump removal is affected by the size and accessibility of the ...

Removing a tree can cost as little as $150 or as much as $10,000, depending on the complexity of the job. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. We have two live oaks, and over time they have become large and the roots have risen to the soil surface and are hurting the grass. How can we prevent the roots from coming to the surface? — D.W., ...

The removal of an 80-year-old elm tree in Harrisburg got underway Monday.City leaders said the tree is dangerous.The roots and branches are covering multiple buildings around Clinton, Green, Penn and ...