It’s true—tree roots can sneak their way into buried water lines and plumbing pipes, interrupting the flow into and out of your home. “Tree roots respond to the sound waves of water and will seek it ...

Trees make wonderful additions to our yards however their roots can sometimes become unruly or emerge from underground. Due to their thick and sprawling nature, it can be tempting to want to remove ...

Every now and then I hear someone say, “If I’d only known, I wouldn’t have done that.” Some things people wish they had not done are related to tree roots. They include practices such as adding soil ...

A lot can go wrong when trying to grow trees in your home landscape. That’s why the gardening literature is filled with tips on the right way to plant, stake, water, fertilize, protect, and otherwise ...

Applying imaging technology to plant roots, researchers have developed a new understanding of chemicals that are responsible for plant growth. The chemical 'roadmap' identifies where key molecules are ...