Fruit trees have to put up with a lot, whether it's pests, diseases, or even suckers. The first two are self-explanatory, of course—but what are suckers? These straight, thin branches grow vigorously ...

Some trees are very prone to suckering when they're removed, like mulberry, locusts, and many invasive species. But, almost any species will produce root suckers when they're stressed, and disease and ...

When you see little shoots growing under your trees, you may find it fortunate that the parent tree is providing you with baby trees. Unfortunately, those little shoots may harm and even kill your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dead tree with a bare branch - Stefano Madrigali/Getty Images When you see little shoots growing under your trees, you may find it ...

Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...