We get to the root of the matter. Tree roots grow above ground due to erosion or natural growth over time. Most tree roots are shallow, staying near the surface to access nutrients. Use mulch to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These roots were cut too close to the trunk. We don't often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester ...

A tree’s roots are its lifeline, but when they grow above ground, they can cause some problems in your yard. For starters, you might not appreciate the look of visible roots surrounding your tree.