I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting opportunities. What can be done with surface roots?

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 ...

Tree roots have always fascinated me when you consider the sheer number needed to support a full canopy of tree leaves. Roots are directly connected to leaves by conductive tissue that transports ...

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 ...

A yard without trees is a forlorn space indeed—however, there are more than a few tree species that are more trouble than they're worth. In fact, there are some trees you just shouldn't plant. Ever.

This live oak with its mass of surface roots was a poor choice for parkway planting. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram To a shade tree, the first part of that supply chain is its roThere’s not ...

A long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term ...

In Panama’s tropical forests, trees are quietly rewriting the rules of survival. Faced with longer, harsher dry spells, they ...