On a walk this week enjoying our pleasant weather, I discovered this “compass” tree shown in the picture. Since it was pointing north, thought I would give it a nickname.

Incorrect pruning, particularly “topping,” is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will ...

In rare cases, the damage caused by the holes in the phloem can disrupt the sap flow in the tree causing some dead spots in the trunk.

If the holes are frequent enough, and extend far enough around the trunk’s circumference, the tree can be damaged, as the holes disrupt the necessary flow of sap within the tree.

Unfortunately, peach trees are not very long-lived. Most will show signs of decline after about 15 years, even if they were previously vigorous. Some environmental factors, such as drought (or ...

What are "mulch volcanoes"? A "mulch volcano" is what's created when you pile up mulch so high around the trunk of a tree that it looks like a volcano.