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?

Covering a tree's roots above ground can limit the tree's access to oxygen and moisture which helps them grow and stay healthy. Avoid cutting, trimming, or removing tree roots because it can make ...

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 new study revealed certain plants grow "secret" deep root systems to survive tough conditions and quietly trap carbon ...

I have a spruce tree in my yard that is about 60 years old and has several very large surface roots that I keep tripping over. Is it possible to remove these roots without harming the tree? It’s ...

Bare-root plants should be planted soon after purchase. If you need to take a few days before getting your plant in the ground, keep the roots covered with moist sawdust until you are ready to plant.

Plants and trees send their roots into the ground to soak up water and nutrients from the soil. Until now, scientists ...

"These dense structures could be volcanic in origin or could be compacted material due to ancient impacts," a researcher said.

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Surface compaction could reduce root systems by up to 95%, explained Canadian agricultural engineer Odette Ménard. “80-90% of the root system is typically in the top 30cm of the soil.

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.