Purdue Landscape Report: Trees provide many benefits for our homes and properties. If a tree is found to have a defect such as dead branches or broken limbs from a storm; it can become a risk issue.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaves are the food factories of the tree. Powered by sunlight, the green ...

Purdue Landscape Report: So, what do trees do in the winter? Do they freeze up like unprotected water pipes? Or burst when it gets below freezing? Yes, the below-ground parts of a tree are kept ...

Real Christmas trees are nostalgic, but for something long-lasting, faux trees—which also require zero cleanup—could be worth the switch. But realism is just as important as upkeep and durability when ...

When a neighbor’s tree hangs over your property it can be a nuisance—and even cause damage. But tread carefully before you trim it. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house.

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

Christmas is nearly here and you’re thinking about presents, house decorations and putting up a tree. What’s your tree plan this year? Lugging home a Christmas tree and decorating it in the living ...

Christmas is nearly here and you’re thinking about presents, house decorations and putting up a tree. What’s your tree plan this year? Lugging home a Christmas tree and decorating it in the living ...