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 ...

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 ...

When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you're only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface lies a sprawling, intricate world that is arguably more fascinating than ...

Although there are circumstances where tree roots must be cut, we should always keep root damage to an absolute minimum. Since the majority of a tree’s roots are in the upper 12 inches of the soil, it ...

FORKS, Wash. — In Kalaloch, on the Washington coast, people from all over the world come to stand in wonder and take pictures of a tree like no other. Some people call it the "Tree of Life," but it's ...

The large, majestic tree in your neighbor's yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be. In fact, the root system of a mature tree is often two to four times the diameter of the tree's ...

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 ...