The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is shallow-rooted, it's even more likely.

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 ...

Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

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 ...

Mexican sycamore, cedar elm species among riskiest trees for residential sewer damage We're seeing local sycamores and ...

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 ...

Building an underground house beneath thick tree roots demanded patience from the very first dig. Cutting and working around roots by hand slowed everything down, and adding two swimming pools ...

Q: I am having a problem in finding a source for DNA testing of plants. (Everything I've found online is for determining human parentage.) My neighbor's large avocado tree, planted 3 feet from my ...

For all the attention we give our flower beds, trees are an indispensable part of our landscape. Oaks, pecans, magnolias and others add shade, character and beauty to our yards. But behind their ...