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 ...

Some trees are prone to developing surface roots that can become quite large. These large roots can interfere with mowing, foot traffic or recreational activities. As trees mature, surface roots may ...

Q: Is there anything that I can do about tree roots in our lawn that are at the surface? If I dig them out would it damage the tree? We have to mow over them because of where the tree is located, but ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is ...

Question: My neighbor has a huge eucalyptus tree. The roots of this tree encroach into my backyard. Can I hire a contractor to remove the roots? Answer: A property owner is entitled to remove the ...

Covering a tree's roots above ground can limit the tree's access to oxygen and moisture which helps them grow and stay healthy. Avoid cutting, trimming, or removing tree roots because it can make the ...

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