Q: I have a few trees in my yard that have growth at the bottom as shown in the photo. Should I cut the sprouts down? If so, what's the best way to do it without hurting the tree? — John A. A: The ...

The base of a tree trunk with exposed roots growing out of the ground. - Muyyar.M/Shutterstock Dealing with exposed tree roots in your yard can be frustrating. Grass struggles to grow, the tree is at ...

Q: Should I evict the squirrel who lives in the hole in my golden rain tree’s trunk? There is some rotting on the cut stump. Should it be filled with concrete, or is there a better way to repair it? A ...

Keep the area mulched to prevent grass and weeds from growing. Any stray weeds can be killed with a quick spray of the herbicide glyphosate, if necessary. Tree guards placed around the lower part of ...

String trimmers that use a monofilament line for cutting weeds and grass can be extremely damaging to young trees. Young trees have relatively thin bark. If the line is allowed to hit the trunk, part ...