With holiday guests arriving at many of our homes in the coming days, you might be wondering how to deter them from parking ...

Here's how to measure the critical root zone of a tree, so you'll know how to dig around it without injuring its roots.

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 ...

Some trees are prone to developing surface roots that can become quite large. These large roots can interfere with mowing, foot traffic or recreational activities. As trees mature, surface roots may ...

For all the attention we give our flower beds, trees are an indispensable part of our landscape. Oaks, pecans, magnolias and others add shade, character and beauty to our yards. But behind their ...

Every now and then I hear someone say, “If I’d only known, I wouldn’t have done that.” Some things people wish they had not done are related to tree roots. They include practices such as adding soil ...

It may be cold, but spring is just over the horizon. You may have gardening questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

In this video, I went on a real survival trip to the forest. Near a stream, I came across a large tree with sprawling roots. It was under its roots that I decided to make a shelter for myself for the ...