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 ...

Dealing with exposed tree roots in your yard can be frustrating. Grass struggles to grow, the tree is at greater risk of damage, and the area around it becomes a tripping hazard and just plain ...

Two bright blue fertilizer spikes sticking up out of the soil - Below the Sky/Shutterstock Nothing enhances the look of a lawn like lush, beautiful trees. While sunlight and proper watering are two ...

For a beautiful landscape with healthy shade trees, follow these underplanting best practices. Reviewed by Joseph Tychonievich A tree by itself has numerous benefits. It adds beauty, creates shade, ...

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 ...

The base of a tree trunk with exposed roots growing out of the ground. - Muyyar.M/Shutterstock Dealing with exposed tree roots in your yard can be frustrating. Grass struggles to grow, the tree is at ...