Area trees can be damaged by prolonged periods of rain. Prolonged periods of rain and over-saturation of tree roots can cause root rot, which can impact a tree’s ability to consume water and nutrients ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs ...

Root rot: These two little words can strike fear in the heart of any plant parent. But what exactly is this mysterious horticultural affliction — and does it mean saying goodbye to your snake plant or ...

People new to Atlanta frequently remark on our beautiful trees, but with heavy rains like the ones in the past week, those trees can start looking like a liability. Is this the storm that will take ...

CENTRAL PARK, Manhattan (WABC) -- The tree that fell on a woman and her sons in Central Park Tuesday came down as a result of rotted roots, the Central Park Conservancy said. 39-year-old Anne Monoky ...

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 ...

Question for Dan Gill: We have a few citrus trees, and all but one are turning yellow and partially dying. Two are navel with a calamondin in the center. One navel orange and a key lime seem to be ...

EAST LANSING, MI – Agricultural researchers want to determine where across Michigan two types of root rot are killing Christmas trees – a major crop commodity in the state. The U.S. Department of ...

Many homeowners and commercial landscapers are noticing clusters of honey colored mushrooms in their landscapes. These mushrooms are fruiting bodies of Armillaria root rot caused by the species of the ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers here: Special Offers — USATodayNetwork. Many residents who grow palms are familiar with the signs of Ganoderma butt rot, Ganoderma zonatum, ...

MEQUON -- On Wednesday, Nov. 20, FOX6 News caught up with a Mequon Christmas tree farmer in need of a Christmas miracle. At Trees for Less Nursery, people line up for pre-cut trees, and also for ...