Two lookalike trees may share your yard but only one's a menace. Learn how to spot the differences between an invasive species and a valuable native tree.

Avocado trees have specific watering needs that are quite different from other trees, thanks to their shallow root system.

People can be prickly about their property. But maybe they wouldn’t mind someone else covering a likely inevitable cost.

A mysterious fruit tree in your yard might not be what it seems. Subtle differences in color, bloom, and shape can reveal its ...

In today’s Dear Abby, a homeowner wants to install solar panels but says a neighbor’s aging tree is blocking the sun, and ...

DEAR ABBY: Last year, we renovated our house. We now have a south-facing roof that is ready for the installation of solar ...

Knots in floorboards can reveal much about the source tree. Pine, for example, often features multiple small knots originating from a common point. This reflects the growth pattern of young plantation ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

People can be prickly about their property. But maybe they wouldn’t mind someone else covering what is probably an inevitable ...

Planting depth is critical. To determine the proper planting depth, locate the root flare of your tree, which is where the ...

I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are ...

The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.