IN THE GARDEN: Elm roots growing on surface of lawn

A: Unfortunately, some trees produce more surface roots than others, and some produce the roots because they are growing in ...
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Grinding down oak roots is dangerous to the tree, and maybe to you. Here's a better way.

I have multiple roots from a live oak running along my front yard. I would like to grind them down with a wood carver disc, so the bottom deck and blade of my rider mower do not get torn up. I thought ...
Purdue University

Question: Can tree roots cause damage to a home’s foundation?

Question: Can tree roots cause damage to a home’s foundation? I have a 3’ in diameter pin oak tree that is within 10 feet of my house. A certified arborist took a look at it and said that he would ...
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For healthy oaks, don't grind down ground-level roots; instead, add more soil to cover them

I have multiple roots running along my front yard from a live oak and a water oak. I would like to grind them down with the wood carver disc so the bottom deck and blade of my rider mower do not get ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Measure tree’s critical root zone before digging nearby

Q: We excavated a trench for drainage near an oak tree. At the closest point, we are maybe 12 feet from the trunk of the tree. We did not break any roots larger than about 3/4 inch. Will the tree live ...
Redding Record Searchlight

Root of the problem: How to know if your tree has oak root fungus

Q: I have a pine tree on the edge of my lawn that has clusters of mushrooms coming up around the base of the trunk. My friend told me these mushrooms are a sign that the tree has rotting roots and the ...
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Bring life to your waterlogged yard by planting a beautiful oak tree variety

There are many reasons a yard can become waterlogged, from runoff issues to frequent torrential rains. Some yards stay boggy because they're located in swamplands or low-lying areas. Poorly draining ...