Q: We moved to a property where there are many shallow, large roots spreading out from a mature tree in the lawn, and the roots have holes in a few places. Should we fill them in to prevent rot? A: ...

Most have heard of the recent vandalism to the landmark Spruce in La Vista. If you happened to wonder how a fairly shallow cut on a large trunk can kill a tree, here’s a brief lesson on trunk ...

Question for Dan Gill: Could you explain why too much fill can kill a tree? --Carol Cohen Answer: Tree roots breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. They obtain the oxygen they need from the ...

It’s every skiing parent’s nightmare—you finally get your little dude or dudette skiing powder in the woods when they go flying headfirst into a breath-smothering tree well. That’s exactly what ...