Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

One of the major causes of tree failure is root damage. When a tree's root system has been extensively damaged, the whole tree can fall to the ground - or onto your house. "Most homeowners look up to ...

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

Q We had a 30- to 40-year-old cottonwood tree on our property. Several years ago it became diseased and unfortunately we were not able to correct the issues and she died. About six months ago, we had ...