Q: As you can see from the attached photo, tree roots are surfacing in the lawn, which makes mowing difficult to impossible. Do you have any suggestions? I’m not sure if we should cover them and build ...

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 ...

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 tree. Never cut ...

While it may not boost the tree's health, this long-lasting landscaping cover offers a simple hack to protect exposed roots ...

There are a number of downsides to planting grass over exposed tree roots, ultimately meaning it won't work very well. Instead, try these alternatives.

Maple trees are beautiful and many are native to the United States, but before you put one in your perfectly manicured lawn, here's something to consider.

Can lawns and big trees co-exist? One reality you might notice in the landscape as your trees grow -- trees and grass don’t get along very well. When trees are young, grass roots slow tree growth by ...

Q: Recently our neighbors converted their front lawn to artificial turf. The trees were getting some good moisture from their grass, and now they won’t. The other two sides of the trees are on the ...