Trees provide more than just aesthetic value to a lawn, as they are a vital part of the scenery, offering shade, beauty, and environmental benefits. However, the roots that once nurtured the tree can ...

A close up of shallow tree roots making their way into the drain and cracking the walkway. - Littleny/Getty Images While growing large trees in your yard is beneficial for shade, aesthetics, and ...

Large trees can create a quiet shady spot, but their roots can pose problems in your yard. Follow these recommendations to ...

A leaning tree interconnected with plumbing pipes outdoors - Evergreentree/Getty Images Planning to plant new trees in or around your yard? Whether you're a tree planting beginner or a bit more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snow on a tree inside of a fenced-in yard - Jennifer J Taylor/Getty Images Homeowners often dread winter for a variety of ...

Pulling your vehicle beneath the shady canopy of a tree may feel convenient. But making a habit of it can cause serious harm. “Over time, repeatedly parking over these tree roots and all of this soil ...

Q: We excavated a trench for drainage near an oak tree. At the closest point, we are maybe 12 feet from the trunk of the tree. We did not break any roots larger than about 3/4 inch. Will the tree live ...

Tree placement mistakes can cost tens of thousands — here's what pros know.

It’s not uncommon for trees to be killed from damage suffered during construction. Depending upon the type of tree, its age and the extent of damage, the tree could die quickly or take years.

Last week’s windstorm caught more than a few of us — and our trees and roof shingles — unprepared. The winds have died down, but many homeowners are still wrangling with the after-effects of damage.