Some trees with buried root flares will have spaghetti-like roots trying to reach the surface for air. They should be removed and the hole left open, exposing the flare. Howard Garrett / Special ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These roots were cut too close to the trunk. We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester ...

You should be able to stand on the flares of a properly exposed tree — as with this Arkansas state champion magnolia. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Questions related to root-flare exposure are ...

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Trees growing in groups blew down less frequently and had less damage than trees growing alone. Trees that were properly pruned had less damage than trees that were unpruned, or improperly pruned.

If you’re planning to plant trees or shrubs this fall, the most important thing you can do to ensure their success is not to plant them too deeply. “Roots need to be just underneath the surface of the ...

Planning to plant a tree? “It’s important to do it the right way,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “Many problems that take years ...

Did you know you may be unknowingly stressing out the trees and shrubs in your yard, consequently reducing their vigor and shortening their life? The area of concern is where the plant meets the ...

So, you picked out the perfect place to add a tree this fall. Since most nurseries and garden centers have trees and shrubs on sale that they don’t want to overwinter, this is a good time to pick out ...