Numerous shallow tree roots might indicate poor drainage or soil compaction, both of which reduce the roots’ access to oxygen and force growth to seek more air near the surface.

If you have tree roots in your sewer line, it’s important to act swiftly to avoid damage. Here’s what to do when you see tree roots in a sewer line.

Having a weeping evergreen tree in your yard is a welcome addition. However, you need to look for practical ways to protect your structure from damage caused by weeping tree roots.

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 ...

If you cover the tree’s roots, the tree will only work harder to reach closer to the soil’s surface to reach water and nutrients. All the more reason not to cover your tree’s roots.

Former Purdue consumer horticulture specialist, Rosie Lerner, offered similar opinions in one of her articles on surface roots. “A more permanent solution would be to replant the affected surface area ...

Cut roots of trees that do tolerate root pruning with a sharp ax or chain saw from three to five times as far from a tree’s trunk as the diameter or width of the trunk. To calculate the diameter ...