When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you’re only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface ...

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 ...

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 ...

Can lawns and big trees co-exist? One reality you might notice in the landscape as your trees grow -- trees and grass don’t get along very well. When trees are young, grass roots slow tree growth by ...

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 ...

Chances are you have a tree in your yard. If not, you are likely planning to plant one. The benefits of trees, particularly in our climate, are numerous. One of the most important benefits is shade, ...