Question: How does the Dirt Doctor feel about attaching swings to trees? I considered getting one for the grandkids but was afraid it might damage the tree. — V.M., Mexia Answer: I have no problem ...

A bizarre accident near Birmingham over the weekend. Authorities say a girl died a day after she fell while trying to hang a swing in a tree. Blount County Sheriff’s Office Operations Commander Tim ...

A lazy hammock swaying between trees sounds lovely, but it’s important to hang it in a way that is safe for both you and the tree. “Never tie a rope or strap around a tree,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

SOUTHWICK — They just keep growing back. That’s what Select Board Chair Doug Moglin said last month when discussing the ropes attached to two trees that hang over the Congamond Lake’s North Pond, used ...