There's a good chance you may have never heard of the term "girdling roots." It's a condition that occurs underground and out of sight, but as we'll learn, its effects on the tree above ground are ...

Should You Cover Your Tree Roots Above Ground? No, you should not cover the tree’s roots . according to Eric North, a certified arborist and urban forestry program manager at the Arbor Day ...

“Wood mulch is the best way to cover tree roots above the ground.” He suggested 2-3 inches of wood mulch to reduce the need to mow over the roots and increase moisture retention in the root zone. “For ...

Most of a tree’s root system is contained in the upper 1 to 2 feet of soil, radiating out from the tree. Although roots protruding slightly above soil surface are natural, admittedly they can ...

Although the root system weighs far less than the rest of the tree (the root-to-shoot ratio for trees under normal conditions is usually about 1-to-5 or 1-to-6 by weight, according to the Journal ...

QI have a large maple tree in my back yard with a branch span of maybe 40 feet. It has a fair amount of above-ground roots. Am I safe covering up some of the roots to make the ground even to plant ...

Trees offer a lot of benefits to a property, but they’re not without risk. Look for these warning signs in its branches, roots, and trunk to determine if that a tree might fall soon. If you see ...

In this week's Garden Plot, Mike McGrath discusses how to save your plants during this month's freeze, above-ground roots, rhubarb and how zoysia is a grass — not a weed.

That beautiful tree that is such an asset in the landscape, that provides wonderful shade in the best possible place, will have its roots growing up Skip to main content. You have permission ...

Covering a tree's roots above ground can limit the tree's access to oxygen and moisture which helps them grow and stay healthy. Avoid cutting, trimming, or removing tree roots because it can make ...

Q: I’m hoping you can help us figure out what to do about these tree roots. We don’t know what kind of tree it is, but our neighbor’s tree is the same and the roots are showing above ground ...