A yard full of soaring, healthy trees is a dream for many homeowners, but picking the wrong species can lead to clogs, leaks, ...

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

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy and ...

Those gnarly surface roots snaking through your yard aren’t going anywhere, and cutting them could cost you the entire tree. The good news is that hiding them well is easier than you think, and a few ...

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 ...

Tree roots growing at or slightly above the soil surface are called surface roots. Homeowners having trees with these surface roots are frustrated with the additional challenges posed by mowing and ...

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 ...

7 of the best trees to plant bare-root right now ...

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