Homeowners across America plant popular shade trees for beauty and longevity, unaware that hidden root systems often threaten ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Stop me if you’ve heard this one…. A tree is in a slow decline year after year. You are called to your client’s property only to find the root flare well below grade. Most ...

Neighbors in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhood are watching as “Frank the Liberty Tree” is being taken down ...

“Every species of tree offers lessons to the world,” according to this enchanting study. Lewis (Belonging on an Island)—a curator at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in ...

TWELVE TREES: The Deep Roots of Our Future. By Daniel Lewis. Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster. 304 pages. $30. Trees are rich in symbol and metaphor, embodiments of comfort and awe, of tranquility ...