There is no DIY solution, but residents can hire a certified arborist or licensed tree expert with a pesticide applicator’s ...

Trees play several roles in the home landscape. Here are some expert recommendations for which trees to plant for the ...

Karen is a writer and editor with more than 25 years of print and digital media experience working in newspapers, educational publishing, marketing, nonprofits, and magazines. There’s no doubt sweet ...

After a powerful storm brought a night of thunder, flash flooding and strong winds to central and eastern Kansas, many residents woke up to damaged or downed trees in their yards. Whether you ...

Picture this: You're enjoying a casual stroll on a sunny spring day, taking in the gorgeous weather, blooming plants, and subtle breeze, when all of a sudden, a putrid-smelling punch stops you in your ...

Bradford pear trees are easy to love at first glance. Each spring, blocks of Long Island burst into white bloom that seems to promise renewal. Unfortunately, beauty can be a poor proxy for health. The ...

Dave Kitz has a meme on how to “trim” a Bradford pear tree: The photo shows a chainsaw cutting a towering, white-flowered tree off at the trunk. Kitz loves trees. But as an arborist with the ...

When adding trees to your landscape, where you plant them is important. Experts advise against planting them too close to your home, patio, or swimming pool, but don’t forget about your sidewalks.

Every April, a different kind of blizzard sweeps across Chicago-area neighborhoods. White blossoms line parkways in Naperville, commercial strips in Schaumburg, and front yards in Arlington Heights.