As a homeowner, you have a lot to juggle when it comes to the maintenance and upkeep of your home. You want a safe house that maintains its value and that you enjoy spending time in. The trees on your ...

Q: We have a Greenspire linden that’s 12 feet from our home’s foundation. The tree is about 20 feet high. Will the roots cause problems with our foundation? Should the tree be cut down before 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 ...

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 ...

Dear Monty: I bought a home 21 years ago on a corner lot adjacent to a city swimming pool. The entrance to the pool has a driveway that runs along the side of my property. About two years after I ...

Some trees are prone to developing surface roots that can become quite large. These large roots can interfere with mowing, foot traffic or recreational activities. As trees mature, surface roots may ...

Fallen tree leaves on the forest floor are called leaf litter. Although scientists can examine leaf litter on the surface of soil by collecting it using litter traps, studying what is happening ...