Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Removing a tree from your yard is a big job and only half the work. Whether you take on the project or turn it over to a tree removal company, you'll be left with a stump and roots. Taking out the ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

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 ...

Question: My neighbor has a huge eucalyptus tree. The roots of this tree encroach into my backyard. Can I hire a contractor to remove the roots? Answer: A property owner is entitled to remove the ...

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 ...

Trees provide more than just aesthetic value to a lawn, as they are a vital part of the scenery, offering shade, beauty, and environmental benefits. However, the roots that once nurtured the tree can ...

Q: Is there anything that I can do about tree roots in our lawn that are at the surface? If I dig them out would it damage the tree? We have to mow over them because of where the tree is located, but ...

Purdue Landscape Report, Using Pneumatic Digging Equipment to Correct Root Deformations, Deep Planting, and Compaction on Established Trees: When transplanting trees, it is important to consider the ...