Learn how to kill a tree safely and effectively to eliminate invasive, unsightly, or improperly placed trees. There are lots of reasons to plant new trees, but sometimes you need to know how to kill a ...

Removing a tree from your yard is a big job and only half the work. Whether you take on the project or turn it over to a tree removal company, you'll be left with a stump and roots. Taking out the ...

Incorrect pruning, particularly “topping,” is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will result in extremely dense growth at the ends of the chopped-off branches.

I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting opportunities. What can be done with surface roots?

Q. Here in Virginia Beach, we are overrun with poison ivy. I was very interested in your recent article. Any chance you could discuss the best way(s) to get rid of it? — Clayton Maguire, Virginia ...

Q: Could you provide some basic guidance on how not to kill a tree? I see conflicting information everywhere! Unfortunately, there are many ways to kill a tree, so I will try to cover the most common ...