Removing tree roots is arduous, but it doesn't have to be too complicated — as long as the job is small enough to DIY, ...

If tree roots are taking over your yard, there's no need to resort to toxic chemical root killers.

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 ...

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 ...

Adding topsoil over exposed tree roots can suffocate them and cause rot. Instead of adding soil, apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of hardwood mulch over the root zone. Planting shade-loving ground cover is ...