By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: Yesterday I planted a serviceberry tree. After I planted it, I read that the tag said to cut the root ball. I loosened the rootball but didn't cut it. I ...

Covering a tree's roots above ground can limit the tree's access to oxygen and moisture which helps them grow and stay healthy. Avoid cutting, trimming, or removing tree roots because it can make ...

Cutting exposed tree roots that grow up to the surface of the ground could damage the tree's support system and therefore is not recommended.

I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting opportunities. What can be done with surface roots?

Vegetables will suffer when nearby tree roots creep into the vegetable garden and outcompete the smaller edibles for moisture and nutrients. What are your options?

A: Without knowing the size and health of the tree, I'm hesitant to ever recommend shaving or cutting roots that are above ground. This listener also mentioned that there was hard clay soil around ...

Tree roots can cause significant moisture and nutrient stress to turf. As such, many golf course superintendents sever troublesome feeder roots from trees at appropriate intervals to minimize stress ...