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.

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

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 ...

Q: I’m attaching photos of the exposed roots of a maple tree in my yard. Since the roots are now so exposed, I can’t mow over them and I’m wondering if I can cover them with dirt and reseed grass? — ...

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 ...

An urban forester explains the root of the problem.

Tree girdling almost always spells doom for a tree if not caught early and corrected. This common, yet easily overlooked problem happens when something wraps so tightly around a tree (like a girdle), ...

Q. I’ve cut down a crape myrtle tree and now I now have them sprouting up all over the place. Do you have any ideas on how can I get rid of these? — Josephine Hargrave, Portsmouth Many trees and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — For the past four years, Donna Garner has noticed that the roots of the massive trees in her neighbor's backyard have been invading her property. "Once I noticed it, it started ...