It’s true—tree roots can sneak their way into buried water lines and plumbing pipes, interrupting the flow into and out of your home. “Tree roots respond to the sound waves of water and will seek it ...

Tree roots naturally grow into sewer lines as they are a source of additional water and nutrients. Some signs of tree roots in sewer lines are sinkholes, soft spots in the yard, slow drains, gurgling ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

A lot can go wrong when trying to grow trees in your home landscape. That’s why the gardening literature is filled with tips on the right way to plant, stake, water, fertilize, protect, and otherwise ...

If you recently planted trees in your landscape, or if you simply love these stately landscape assets, the title may be alarming. I recently wrote articles on tree selection and tree installation ...

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 ...

I have multiple roots from a live oak running along my front yard. I would like to grind them down with a wood carver disc, so the bottom deck and blade of my rider mower do not get torn up. I thought ...