What should you do when a tree on your property is damaged in a storm?

How can you tell if a tree is suffering from rot?

When is the best time to plant a tree and how do you maintain its growth?

Mark Wright is a certified arborist with the Davey Tree Experts. On Friday, August 1 he took your questions on trees.

Read his answers after the jump.

Whether you're barbecuing with friends or making dinner for the family, preparing food is a great way to bring people together. But are you taking the necessary safety precautions?

What is the best way to prevent spoiling? What meats need to be cooked well-done to avoid illness?

Bonnie Lacroix has a BSc(HEc) from Macdonald College of McGill, a certificate in Food Science and PhD in consumer food safety and risk communication from the University of Guelph.

Bonnie Lacroix

On Friday, August 1 she took your questions on nutrition and food safety.

Read her answers after the jump.

Whether you bike to work everyday or just pedal around on the weekends, cycling is a great and green form of transportation. But in order to stay safe and keep your bicycle in good condition, there are some tips and tricks to keep in mind.

What repairs can you do at home to keep your cycle tuned? What basic safety rules should you follow at all times? What steps can you take to avoid theft?

Sherri Byer

The Community Bicycle Network in Toronto is a community organization devoted to the cycle. On Monday, July 28 CBN coordinator Sherri Byer took your questions on biking tips and tricks.

Read her responses after the jump.

Healthy lawns and gardens are a delight, but how do you keep them green and weed-free withouth using chemicals?

How do you satisfy your green thumb and stay eco-conscious?

Mark Cullen

Gardening expert Mark Cullen shares his tips on maintaining your outdoor space. On Thursday, July 17 he took your questions on green gardening.

Read his answers after the jump.

As we get into summer the warm weather is bringing Canadians outside to enjoy the sunshine, but balmy weather may also lure some unwelcome visitors to your home.

Plagued by raccoons, skunks, bats and other outdoor pests?

Corey Lewis

Corey Lewis, field operations manager for Humane Wildlife Control took your questions on dealing with pests.

Read his answers after the jump.