House Digest on MSN

9 shallow-rooted trees that can damage the pipes in your yard

The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

These tree roots can wreck your septic line sooner than you’d think

Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

Tree Roots Can Quietly Ruin Your Yard—Here’s What To Do Before It Gets Worse

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy and ...
Mankato Free Press

The root of the issue: Take care of your tree's anchor, and it will take care of you

Tree roots may seem like a really boring subject, I know. However, trees are the anchors and framework of our landscape. They provide shade, breeze, spring flowers, fall colors, homes for creatures ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Gardeners should also take care of trees’ roots. Here are the do’s and don’ts

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 ...