HOUSTON – A massive tree branch pierced right through the roof of a southeast side home in the Glenbrook neighborhood, causing massive damage. The homeowners say the city knew the tree was rotting for ...

When you see mushrooms or other fungi growing out of the trunk of a tree, pay attention. It’s a sign that the wood inside the tree is decaying. “It’s something you want to have a professional look at ...

Q: I saw your newspaper column and wondered if you could help me. A year ago I lost a grapefruit tree. It started with one branch rotting and continued to the trunk of the tree. Now the back branches ...

Gardeners with tree stumps decaying in their gardens are being urgently cautioned to leave them be. At this time of year, gardens can quickly become cluttered. Dead leaves accumulate, past-their-prime ...

An arborist offered to “top” my shade tree that has grown so large that branches touch the house. Should I have him do that? Topping is cutting all tree branches back to an arbitrary height. Other ...