As part of my duties as an extension agent, I answer a lot of questions about trees. Many times, folks are surprised that the solution they found online was not the best one, and that sometimes it was ...

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 ...

Myth No. 1: Before planting a tree, prune living branches so the crown size is in balance with the root ball. Truth: It is not recommended to remove any live branches when planting trees. Live twigs, ...

WASHINGTON — Many planting practices that were thought critical to the health of trees are simply myths. Some ideas that have long been accepted by experts have proven to be incorrect. This is ...