Charleston’s grand oak trees, native palmettos and magnolias lining streets along several area neighborhoods all have one major threat in common — “chainsaw-wielding tree thugs,” as one resident puts ...

Key Takeaways Failing to prune trees can lead to structural weakness in limbs and the overall stability of the tree.Weak or too-large trees can cause thousands in damage, threaten injury, and cause ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree ...

When felling a tree, it is imperative that you take the necessary precautions (and avoid these no-nos) to keep you and the structures around you safe. Focus and proper techniques are the key points ...

A local Italian group launched an online petition urging Pope Francis, the Vatican and others to stop the "fir tree-icide" of cutting down a 200-year-old red pine to decorate St. Peter's Square for ...

A hearing has been set for Sept. 5 in Madison County Circuit Court in a lawsuit filed by a Huntsville couple against a developer for mountain top tree cutting violations. The defendants involved in ...

A tree doesn't have to be alive to be a vital part of an ecosystem — dead trees make ideal nesting spots for lots of animals. However, they are also risky to have on your property, and the danger of ...