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 ...

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?

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 ...