Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy and ...

Soil compaction can bring with it serious consequences when trying to grow anything green. In fact, it can be almost impossible to establish or maintain plants in compacted soil because it interferes ...

Many people love to be friendly with their neighbours, however many also find they have issues occur if they don't see eye to eye with their neighbour. Unfortunately, it was the former for one person, ...

Microbes could help oak trees cope with environmental change. Publishing in Cell Host & Microbe, a study observing oaks growing in a natural woodland found that the trees' above- and below-ground ...

To the editor: Carole Owens was absolutely correct in the assessment of her Jan. 29 column "A narcissist in chief is a danger to us all." I believe the root cause of our current, decade-long ...

Martin Brook receives funding from the Natural Hazards Commission. In the days since last week’s fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, there has been widespread discussion about what may have caused ...

In the days since last week's fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, there has been widespread discussion about what may have caused the slopes above the campground to fail, including the possible role ...

If one word will define the 2026 congressional agenda, it is “affordability.” In fact, Roll Call just classified it as a defining issue for Congress this year. The challenge is that not every proposal ...