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 ...

Here's how to measure the critical root zone of a tree, so you'll know how to dig around it without injuring its roots.

Q: I’m hoping you can help us figure out what to do about these tree roots. We don’t know what kind of tree it is, but our neighbor’s tree is the same and the roots are showing above ground just like ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

Base of a large tree with exposed roots. - Babariba/Shutterstock Do you have an area in your yard with trees that's difficult to grow in? The struggle to find a plant that can thrive in these dry, ...

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 ...

Trees have a lot of great traits, but being a good neighbor to other plants is not one them. Trees produce the biggest and most elaborate root systems in the plant world, and while that’s great for ...

Aim Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) has been used for estimating root biomass, estimating pullout resistance force of roots, and reconstructing root system architecture. Although GPR can estimate the ...