As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The base of a tree trunk with exposed roots growing out of the ground. - Muyyar.M/Shutterstock Dealing with exposed tree roots in ...

When it comes to landscaping around trees, less is often more. One key to landscaping around trees is to not pack too many plants into one small area. New Backyard Smart video offers landscaping tips ...

Follow a few basic rules if you plan to landscape around tree root systems. Failing to do so may damage or even cause death of certain trees. One’s objective should be to prevent physical root ...

Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

I always add mulch to my trees to help retain moisture, but according to landscaping experts, I’ve been doing it all wrong. Instead of promoting growth, it’s causing them harm. While mulching in ...

Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and the landscape on which their properties sit. At the same time, trees ...