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

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

Q: I’m attaching photos of the exposed roots of a maple tree in my yard. Since the roots are now so exposed, I can’t mow over them and I’m wondering if I can cover them with dirt and reseed grass? — ...

Q: We are having root problems caused by a poplar tree. The roots are destroying the garage foundation. My husband is attempting to dig to the roots to destroy them. How deep do the roots grow, and ...

Sunken spots, tree roots, and erosion can cause problems in your yard. Learn how to level uneven ground in your yard without heavy equipment.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These roots were cut too close to the trunk. We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester ...

MAIN LIBRARY — Trees throughout Santa Monica may be in bad shape because of faulty roots and other ailments, a situation that could have been prevented by proper selection and planting procedures, ...