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 ...

Question: My neighbor has a huge eucalyptus tree. The roots of this tree encroach into my backyard. Can I hire a contractor to remove the roots? Answer: A property owner is entitled to remove the ...

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 ...

Large trees can create a quiet shady spot, but their roots can pose problems in your yard. Follow these recommendations to ...

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 ...

After you've cut a tree down, you might feel the urge to remove the stump. Here's why that's a costly and potentially ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The base of a tree trunk with exposed roots growing out of the ground. - Muyyar.M/Shutterstock Dealing with exposed tree roots in ...

Ask any hair stylist and they can quickly tell you what to do about unruly roots. Above-ground tree roots can be just as troublesome and require special attention. It can be time-consuming and ...