CHARLOTTE — Every tree has a life cycle, and when a tree is nearing its end, it’s particularly vulnerable to severe weather. City Arborist Laurie Reid said they can’t catch them all, but the city aims ...

During summertime in Florida, I drive by many of my neighbors’ homes and see their beautiful trees full of ripe mangoes ready to pick—and I get a major case of mango tree envy. So, I experimented with ...