Q: A big pecan tree is very close to my house. There is a large open area near the base that has been increasing in size. If this continues it could fall on my house!

A: It sounds serious! You definitely need to have a certified International Society of Arborculture specialist examine the tree. Fortunately, there are several individuals in the metro area who make house calls for a small fee. You can find these tree health consultants at bit.ly/treehealth.