The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Every now and then I hear someone say, “If I’d only known, I wouldn’t have done that.” Some things people wish they had not done are related to tree roots. They include practices such as adding soil ...

Shade-tolerant plants with tough roots help gardens under trees. Learn soil prep, planting, watering, and care for successful root-zone planting.