Q: I have a palm tree that is planted on a slope. The roots at the base of the tree are exposed and I would like advice on how to keep them covered. The dirt is so shallow that I can’t plant any ...

REFUGIO STATE BEACH, Calif. — A severe storm that pummeled California has taken a toll on some of the state’s most iconic trees. Several majestic palm trees that usually flank the Refugio State Beach ...

Q. Is there a disease that causes the tops to fall off palm trees? I saw a photo of a car that was destroyed by a falling palm crown and now I’m concerned. The South American palm weevil has killed ...