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 ...

Understanding Tree Root Growth When you plant that six-foot sapling in your yard with dreams of sitting under a large shade tree, be prepared to deal with surface roots eventually. Almost any ...

If more water is lost through transpiration than the tree can absorb through its roots, it becomes drought-stressed. The roots cannot extract water from very dry soil.

Should you cover exposed tree roots or leave them alone? Having exposed roots doesn’t necessarily hurt a tree, but mowing over those roots certainly can.

How do I know if tree roots are in my sewer line? Because your sewer line is underground and not easily accessible, you’ll need to pay attention to the signs that tree roots may be growing ...

If more water is lost through transpiration than the tree can absorb through its roots, it becomes drought-stressed. The roots cannot extract water from very dry soil.

Owning large trees can give rise to certain legal duties. However, no one should rush to cut down their trees out of fear of a lawsuit.

Trees exposed to high winds are less able to withstand having their roots cut. Pruning roots close to the trunk does more harm to a tree than cutting smaller, more distant roots.