Key Takeaways 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 ...

Many people enjoy the look of the weeping willow but have discovered its drawbacks. It has invasive roots and is brittle and short-lived.However, the Maytenus boaria or mayten tree is almost a mini… ...

Very few plants look as good to me next to a body of water as does weeping willow, Salix babylonica. Something about the ...

Invasive tree roots are a common problem for many homeowners. If left unattended, aggressive roots will cause disruption to pavements, buildings and patio slabs. From fast-growing Japanese ...

Willow trees do best when planted near a stream or wet area. They love the moisture and for them, our sewer line was the next best thing. I suppose the roots got in by way of cracks in the tiles ...

There’s nothing like a well-placed tree to elevate your home’s curb appeal and provide shade, privacy, and structure to garden beds. However, some trees have invasive roots or weak limbs that are ...

Marie first planted the willow tree in 2004 and enjoyed a few years of carefree gardening before the tree roots found her beds. “The first thing I did was make a raised bed using old metal ...

A new study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment demonstrates the potential of willow tree roots to act as a bio-refinery that filters wastewater and untreated sewage. It is ...

A willow tree root had grown into the drain at Village on the Lake, causing it to flood over. Grant McCulloch called his plumbers after noticing a problem. “I was thinking it was a sand pileup ...