Q. I just planted a fruit tree and was told by a friend that I should paint the trunk with white paint. I really don’t like the idea of a tree painted with white paint in my front yard. Is it really ...

When we think of a tree, we usually picture a single big trunk that divides into branches overhead. Yet sometimes trees may sprout small stems sprouting from the base of the trunk, down by the roots.

There’s concerns about an invasive insect targeting Michigan’s firs — including Christmas trees. That could have impacts on ...

Answer: Last week, we addressed this question by learning about cold-hardiness and how to avoid drought stress in the dormant season by irrigating properly and using mulch. Another major way to ...

Nobody wants a brown, needle-dropping tree before Christmas morning. Whether your tree is potted or cut, avoid placing it ...

A reader asked the following questions about trees. No. 1: When hiking, I often see what appear to be several trees growing from a central trunk. What causes this? No. 2: At a local park an oak tree ...

When a tree falls in the forest, Marcus Sims wants to hear its sound. The 58-year-old woodworker searches local parks and yards to retrieve toppled trunks and branches and turns them into useful ...