We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...
Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...
Much to the dismay of homeowners, landscape trees sometimes grow roots on top of the surface of the lawn or possibly even buckle sidewalks and driveways. These surface roots can be quite a nuisance to ...
Vol. 226, No. 1, RECENT ADVANCES OF PLANT ROOT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ROOTS (2000), pp. 79-85 (7 pages) Bean (Phaseolus ...
Trees are an asset that can increase property values, reduce stormwater runoff, reduce levels of air pollutants and carbon dioxde, support wildlife and produce food. Today I want to focus on 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 ...