Q: When our landscapers installed new water lines for irrigation, they cut through two major roots on a Chitalpa tree. One root was 4 inches in diameter, and the other 1½ inches in diameter.

Avoid trimming, cutting, or removing tree roots when the tree is young or old. “As roots continue to age, they become woody and their primary role changes to providing energy storage and ...

Homeowners have attempted many things to solve this problem. Purcell stated that common strategies attempted by homeowners, but not recommended, include removing visible surface roots by cutting or ...

Researchers at the University of South Australia are calling for a major shift in how cities manage tree root intrusions into ...

If your neighbour's tree roots have been bothering you lately, you're probably itching to get the garden tools out and take care of the problem yourself. But before you do, it's important to get clued ...

“When dealing with surface root syndrome, be certain that any mitigation does not compromise tree health and increase the risk for tree failure,” said Purcell. While troublesome, he said that ...

When parts of tree roots protrude above the lawn surface, it’s natural, and nothing is wrong; the tree is happy. But we humans can find them problematic for mowing, or even walking.