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 ...

It’s true—tree roots can sneak their way into buried water lines and plumbing pipes, interrupting the flow into and out of your home. “Tree roots respond to the sound waves of water and will seek it ...

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 ...

Cutting down a tree can be quite an arduous undertaking, and how to kill a tree stump is a bit of a mystery. But if a tree is long in the tooth (or…branch?) and threatens to fall over, cut down it ...

If an old tree has fallen in your yard, you're now left with a stump. and you might be wondering what the most appropriate ...

For tree stumps left behind in the yard, you may want to leave them to rot. However, that could take several years. Here's ...

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 ...