A close up of shallow tree roots making their way into the drain and cracking the walkway. - Littleny/Getty Images While growing large trees in your yard is beneficial for shade, aesthetics, and ...

Q: We moved to a property where there are many shallow, large roots spreading out from a mature tree in the lawn, and the roots have holes in a few places. Should we fill them in to prevent rot? A: ...

Most have heard of the recent vandalism to the landmark Spruce in La Vista. If you happened to wonder how a fairly shallow cut on a large trunk can kill a tree, here’s a brief lesson on trunk ...