Trees can die suddenly or quite slowly. Fire, flood or wind can cause a quick death by severely damaging a tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients up and down its trunk. Sometimes a serious ...

What to know before the extreme cold settles in.

The first major storm of the season hit Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday, bringing hail, high winds and tornadoes. That type of weather can wreak havoc on trees. So how should you properly assess ...

Planning to plant new trees in or around your yard? Whether you're a tree planting beginner or a bit more experienced, you don't want to overlook your home's plumbing in the process. Trees can wreak ...

I heard a new term this week, “exploding trees.” After more than 30 years with Purdue Extension, I’ve never heard a Purdue specialist use it. But it’s currently a popular story in the media and on ...

Bald Cypress swamp at Atchafalaya basin in Louisiana. When is a tree not a tree? We often think of urban trees as simply poles in the ground, islands unto themselves, but they are ecosystems all their ...

Ask any hair stylist and they can quickly tell you what to do about unruly roots. Above-ground tree roots can be just as troublesome and require special attention. It can be time-consuming and ...