While there may be some distinctions between regions, there are a few general rules when it comes to learning how to care for trees. Lisa Tadewaldt is an arborist certified by the International ...

Recently, I was asked by a retired couple to look at some trees on their property that an arborist they hired said needed to be removed. The trees were not perfect. They were older water oaks, but the ...

As the temperature warms, we are starting to concentrate more of our time to working outside. When the new leaves emerge on our landscape trees it draws our attention to the health and safety of the ...

Q: How can I find someone qualified to tell me if a very large tree needs to be taken down? I’ve gotten conflicting comments. A: You need a certified arborist. He or she will be a member of the ...

Trees hang around the house so long, it’s easy to think of them as members of your extended family. You cherish them deeply, right down to their roots. But sometimes, they’ve got to go. Fortunately, ...

When we bought our home last October, I couldn’t tell you much about the 12 trees dotting the property. Then, sometime between the sewer lateral repair and the visit from the drainage contractor, a ...

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If you’re having trouble with your trees or woody shrubs, the first call you should make is to an arborist. A certified arborist has specialty education in trees and the latest information on how to ...

Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

Sugar maple trees at Morris Arboretum in their peak fall glory. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us ...