For one, don't plant tree species with aggressive roots known to damage underground pipes, such as willow, elm, maple, and poplar trees. Instead, choose alternatives with less invasive roots.

WACO, Texas, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring’s warmer temperatures and increased rainfall bring new plant growth but can also cause an often-overlooked threat to home plumbing: tree ...

Determine the “root” cause: It’s difficult to tell if tree roots are the culprit without digging up the pipes and examining them firsthand. However, there are signs to look for.

After multiple incidents of raw sewage repeatedly spilling into a neighborhood street, the Fresno Housing Authority says it ...

Tree roots desperate for water amid South Australia’s drought are increasingly seeking out moisture from sewerage pipes, causing havoc as residents report their gardens filling with poo.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing® offers consumers plumbing tips to prevent costly line damage Mr. Rooter Tree Root Intrusion Hydrojetter Mr. Rooter Hydrojetter scrubbing tree root intrusions from underground ...

Tree roots desperate for water amid South Australia’s drought are increasingly seeking out moisture from sewerage pipes, causing havoc as residents report their gardens filling with poo.

WACO, Texas, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring's warmer temperatures and increased rainfall bring new plant growth but can also cause an often-overlooked threat to home plumbing: tree root ...

Tree roots desperate for water amid South Australia’s drought are increasingly seeking out moisture from sewerage pipes, causing havoc as residents report their gardens filling with poo.

Tree roots desperate for water amid South Australia’s drought are increasingly seeking out moisture from sewerage pipes, causing havoc as residents report their gardens filling with poo.

Tree roots desperate for water amid South Australia’s drought are increasingly seeking out moisture from sewerage pipes, causing havoc as residents report their gardens filling with poo.