ANGHI / Getty Images/iStockphoto Q: I have a spruce tree that used to be perfectly shaped. The very top of the tree trunk has been broken off. I think a hawk that stays in our area tried to perch on ...

The big snow split our old weeping Japanese maple (3-feet by 4-feet wide). The trunk cracked apart vertically about 2 inches wide and way down the middle. Should we tie it loosely around the stem so ...

Q: My redbud tree is about 5 years old. Last year's storms split the trunk a few inches. What can I do to help or repair it? A: That happened to a lot of redbuds -- and other trees, for that matter.

I received an urgent call last week. A tractor had knocked a big chunk of bark off of an oak tree and the owner wanted to know what to do about the wound.This kind of incident is all too common, ...

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy and ...