The big snow split our old weeping Japanese maple (3-feet by 4-feet wide). The trunk cracked apart vertically about 2 inches wide and way down the middle. Should we tie it loosely around the stem so ...

Q: We're looking for advice to help our young crabapple tree. Several winter storms and heavy snow weighed down a branch and caused a split down the main trunk. Is there anything that can be done? The ...

Q: My redbud tree is about 5 years old. Last year's storms split the trunk a few inches. What can I do to help or repair it? A: That happened to a lot of redbuds -- and other trees, for that matter.

A. One cannot appreciate the damage wind, ice and snow cause to trees until they've experienced a heavy storm. Fortunately, major storms do not occur on a regular basis. The trees that normally take ...

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how ...