The base of a tree trunk with exposed roots growing out of the ground. - Muyyar.M/Shutterstock Dealing with exposed tree roots in your yard can be frustrating. Grass struggles to grow, the tree is at ...

When I recently purchased two new trees to plant in my lawn, I was advised to keep the grass from growing next to the tree trunks. Is there some reason for this? I like the look of grass growing under ...

When it comes to landscaping around trees, less is often more. One key to landscaping around trees is to not pack too many plants into one small area. New Backyard Smart video offers landscaping tips ...

Follow a few basic rules if you plan to landscape around tree root systems. Failing to do so may damage or even cause death of certain trees. One’s objective should be to prevent physical root ...

Trees form the architecture of residential landscapes, adding beauty along with several practical benefits. The best trees for the front yard increase property value by as much as 15 percent. They can ...

Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and the landscape on which their properties sit. At the same time, trees ...

Q: A shopping center I frequent seems to leave mini lights wrapped around tree trunks all year. I’ve thought about doing this at home because it saves me decoration time, but I heard it wasn’t good ...