Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Dead limbs, exposed roots, and fungus are signs a tree is in trouble. Dead limbs, visible fungus, or storm damage can all point to deeper issues—an arborist can help decide if the tree can be saved or ...