You often inherit trees with a property. My current home has an abundance of ornamental and edible trees on it. Or, if your yard is bare, you may add trees for shade, wildlife habitat, color, ...

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 ...

Roots erupting through the soil surface beyond the tree trunk irritate gardeners when trying to grow and mow grass ...

Cutting through the root doesn't stop it growing but can invite decay and disease. Plus, cutting close to the root flare will destabilize the tree and likely kill it eventually. If you want to keep ...