Martha Stewart on MSN

Can you legally trim a neighbor’s tree roots in your yard? What to know before you cut

When roots encroach on your side of the property line, it's time to consult a certified arborist.

11 Cool Facts About Tree Roots and All They Do

When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you’re only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface ...
extension.purdue.edu

What to do With Tree Surface Roots

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 ...
Forbes

Everything You Need To Know About Tree Root Removal

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...
The Spruce on MSN

5 trees you should never plant near your driveway—they can crack pavement and damage cars

Key Points Because they can damage pavement, avoid planting trees with shallow, aggressive roots near driveways.Also, avoid weak-limbed trees, which could damage cars, as well as messy trees you must ...
Forbes

Here’s What To Do About Tree Roots In A Sewer Line

Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...
inforum

Should I remove tree roots poking up in my lawn?

Q: Is there anything that I can do about tree roots in our lawn that are at the surface? If I dig them out would it damage the tree? We have to mow over them because of where the tree is located, but ...