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 ...
We get to the root of the matter.
Trees depend on fungi for their well-being. As climate change and global warming cause higher temperatures and amplified drought, little is known about how these important fungi will respond. To ...
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 ...
Roots sustain and stabilize almost all plants, but large roots of large plants can displace concrete sidewalks, curbs, ...
Purdue Landscape Report, Using Pneumatic Digging Equipment to Correct Root Deformations, Deep Planting, and Compaction on Established Trees: When transplanting trees, it is important to consider the ...
Help them grow strong roots.