Stumped on how to kill a tree stump? Clear your yard (and ward off pests in the process) with help from our handy guide ...

Q: Sapsuckers are making holes in our evergreen trees. What can we do, and does this damage the trees? — Lydia B. A: Thanks for sending the photos. I think you’re catching the trouble in time.

Incorrect pruning, particularly “topping,” is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will ...