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 ...

These dormant trees grow strong roots.

Q: Recently our neighbors converted their front lawn to artificial turf. The trees were getting some good moisture from their grass, and now they won’t. The other two sides of the trees are on the ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

A forest is really a community of plants and animals. Within this large community are smaller groups of living things that grow together. Even an individual tree often has an association of plants ...

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 ...

I have received a number of questions about how to fertilize trees and how to properly care for them after the damages done by Hurricane Rita. The damage to the above ground parts of trees is largely, ...

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 ...