A reader inquired about the care of 20 Italian cypress trees, about 60 years old, on a property he recently purchased. He was excited to have them “sheared and cared for” since they looked like they ...

Q: I have five mature Italian cypress trees. They are planted in a 2-foot-wide strip of earth between our driveway and a stone wall. The trees are 20 feet tall but only 2 feet wide. These trees are ...

Q: I have just about reached my maximum frustration level with my 35 Italian cypresses. Between spraying them down weekly in the summer to keep the mites off and them not standing on their own without ...

Would I plant any Italian cypresses in my garden or design them into anyone else's garden? No, but there is a solution to the common problems that these dramatic trees have. The solution is the same ...

Stressed Italian cypress trees throughout North Texas are turning an ugly brown, and many are dying. The problem has gotten so bad that trees in nurseries have been affected, so buy carefully. The ...

DEAR NEIL: Like many others I lost my Italian cypress tree in last year’s cold. I liked it for its narrow and tall presence, but I’m wondering if I should replace it with another Italian cypress or ...

Dear Neil: I believe these are three Italian cypress trees. They were doing great until the big freeze, but gradually they have gone downhill. Was the cold responsible? Will they come back? A: You are ...

(KRON) — The San Rafael Fire Department is warning residents to remove Italian cypress trees in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires. Pre-citation letters have been sent out to residents who ...

Diagnosing tree problems is a bit like a visit to the doctor. Notice how they routinely check your blood pressure, temperature and weight? And, nowadays, they check even more before you are allowed to ...

Stressed Italian cypress trees throughout North Texas are turning an ugly brown, and many are dying. The problem has gotten so bad that trees in nurseries have been affected, so buy carefully. The ...

DEAR NEIL: We have almost a dozen Italian cypress trees in our backyard. They seem to be dying, and it’s getting worse. We thought we saw spider webs on some. What would cause this browning, and what ...