Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...
Q: Last year, you wrote an article saying the roots that are on top of the ground by palm trees are dead. Is it ok to cut them off? Will these roots damage my foundation or concrete? — Jackie, Port St ...
Last week, footage from Hurricane Ian slamming into Florida and South Carolina showed damaging winds and flying waves snapping and buckling trees. But as pines and oaks fell, most palm trees were able ...
We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...
The palmetto is South Carolina’s official state tree. Several palm species thrive in the South Carolina climate. Jason Lee For many folks, nothing says life at the beach like a palm tree in the yard, ...
This live oak with its mass of surface roots was a poor choice for parkway planting. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram There’s not one of us who hasn’t been impacted by supply chain issues ...
Q: I live in a senior community HOA. My neighbor says the roots of my royal palm are lifting her pavers around her pool. The tree, planted by the developer on my property four years ago, is 10 feet ...
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