A church wants to build next to the 150-year-old tree, but preservationists say that could put it in jeopardy. "In order to construct around this magnificent tree, we really need to stay outside the ...

Construction can cause damage to trees, but there's a way to avoid doing too much. You can lay down mulch and plywood to prevent root damage and minimize soil compaction. You can use an AirSpade to ...

Q: One of our native pecan trees simply laid down four years ago. It’s been the backdrop for many family and friend photographs since. What can we do to prolong its life? A: Looking at the more ...

There is an age-old debate about how to pronounce “pecan.” The pronunciation of the word changes across state lines, and sometimes even depending on how a person is using the word. But in Louisiana, ...

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 ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Pecan trees need a lot of water. It’s important to continue the watering through harvest, says Tim Hartmann with Texas A&M AgriLife. “We know the pecans need lots of ...