Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you have a ...

QUESTION: I’ve recently noticed a 6- to 8-inch gash in the bark at the base of a dogwood. Should I be concerned? Should I do anything to protect it from further damage? The tree seems to be in good ...

Do you have a tree with a dead, damaged, badly placed or rotting branch that needs to be pruned off? To avoid danger to yourself and damage to the tree, plan carefully before you cut. “Wood is heavy,” ...

Winter is a great time to prune the trees in your garden. You should not have any problems pruning off the low limbs to provide more clearance for the patio. In most situations, it is better to remove ...

If you find yourself needing to remove a tree branch, there’s a right and a wrong way to do it. The wrong way can unnecessarily harm your tree — and even you. The right way gets rid of the problematic ...

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