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

Q: I would like to plant a tree next to a brick patio to provide privacy, plus some shade and a windbreak. I am concerned about roots eventually spreading and breaking up my patio. Do you have any ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

Trees add significant value to our homes, neighbourhoods and cities. The cliche ‘leafy suburbs’ underscores the fact that it is the amount of greenery, more than anything else, that makes the ...

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 ...