Those metal bands, also known as baffles, strapped around trees are not holding the tree together, but they do have a purpose! If you’ve driven or walked down a street and spotted tree trunks wrapped ...

A solar tree is a structure resembling a tree that generates solar energy using photovoltaic (PV) panels. It employs principles of biomimicry, using a natural system—in this case the form of a tree—to ...

A native tree species found in nearly every state in the Union, poplar trees (Populus spp.) are usually best grown in their native habitat. When planted in urban and suburban landscapes, far removed ...

There are lots of reasons to plant new trees, but sometimes you need to know how to kill a tree. Perhaps a previous homeowner planted a tree too close to the foundation. Maybe unwanted tree seedlings ...

These five tree trimming tools help you prune just about any kind of tree in your yard, no matter how small, tall or overgrown. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a ...