The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Q My neighborhood is almost 20 years old. I have noticed a lot of maturing trees developing exposed roots, including some in my yard. Is this because trees tend to be planted in mounds aboveground and ...

With holiday guests arriving at many of our homes in the coming days, you might be wondering how to deter them from parking ...

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 ...

Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

Siul Ruiz receives funding from The Royal Society. James Le Houx does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and ...

For all the attention we give our flower beds, trees are an indispensable part of our landscape. Oaks, pecans, magnolias and others add shade, character and beauty to our yards. But behind their ...