Question: We had an ornamental pear tree planted on a berm about three years ago. It started to lean soon after planting, and the landscaper used a wooden stake and a wire to pull it back up straight.

A recent email with a photo of a leaning young tree raised a subject critical to establishing structurally stable trees: A firm foundation of buttress roots and trunk. An attached photo showed a coast ...

Bill, I wanted to get your thoughts on attempting to straighten up a leaning Magnolia tree. I planted the tree 8 years ago. Despite putting in two bracing poles, the tree leans over maybe 15 degrees.

The grounds have matured over the years with huge magnolias and other ripe trees, a gated driveway into a courtyard, and a three car garage.(Briggs Freeman) What should I do about a healthy young red ...

Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme weather can take down even massive trees, but sometimes, the damage isn’t as severe. Instead of toppling over completely, trees can be left leaning to one side ...

Q: I pulled out my old, bent crepe myrtle and bought a new one from a grower. It’s still small, but I noticed the trunk is already curving. Is this going to be a problem like the old one? Is there ...

I have a trident maple planted in December 2007. It was straight when planted. I didn't stake it, and it has since started leaning. Is it too late to dig out the root ball? It's about 12 to 14 feet ...