Weed trees are just as they sound. These unwanted growths pop up randomly and can be a pain to remove. Here is the best way to halt their takeover of your yard.

Wildlife and Forestry Specialist John Beilhart explained the Trees of Heaven - recognizable by their elongated oval leaves, barks resembling cantaloupe, and a distinct smell from a broken limb.

Q. I’ve cut down a crape myrtle tree and now I now have them sprouting up all over the place. Do you have any ideas on how can I get rid of these? — Josephine Hargrave, Portsmouth Many trees ...