Tree root systems are seldom on the minds of forest owners, tree planters, and general dendrophiles. Roots are rarely exposed, and so misconceptions about how they grow and function can influence ...

Ginkgo biloba, the sole survivor of the ancient Ginkgoales family, has roots stretching back an astounding 270 million years.

Roots belong underground. So why do we often find visible tree roots snaking along the soil surface in the lawn or garden? Some kinds of trees, such as maples, poplars and willows, naturally have ...

“The best solution for bothersome surface roots is simply to mulch,” said Purcell. “Wood mulch is the best way to cover tree roots above the ground.” He suggested 2-3 inches of wood mulch to reduce ...

If you have tree roots in your sewer line, it’s important to act swiftly to avoid damage. Here’s what to do when you see tree roots in a sewer line.

“When dealing with surface root syndrome, be certain that any mitigation does not compromise tree health and increase the risk for tree failure,” said Purcell. While troublesome, he said that ...

If you cover the tree’s roots, the tree will only work harder to reach closer to the soil’s surface to reach water and nutrients. All the more reason not to cover your tree’s roots.

If you’ve tried snaking and plunging your slow-draining sink and you still can’t figure out what’s causing the clog, it may be time to start looking into whether there are tree roots ...

Grinding down oak roots is dangerous to the tree, and maybe to you. Here's a better way. This reader is worried about damaging his rider mower.

When parts of tree roots protrude above the lawn surface, it’s natural, and nothing is wrong; the tree is happy. But we humans can find them problematic for mowing, or even walking.

Our local tree ordinance defines a “critical protection zone” for root protection of trees of certain types and sizes. A violation of the ordinance can be used in court as evidence of negligence.