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Q: Soil and grass keep washing away around a large oak in our lawn, exposing more tree roots plus creating more of a downward slope. A friend says to pile up mulch to cover it and create a volcano ...

Roots belong underground. So why do we often find visible tree roots snaking along the soil surface in the lawn or garden? Some kinds of trees, such as maples, poplars and willows, naturally have ...

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 ...

Its roots are utilised in alleviating stomach cramps,” explained this tree lover from Limpopo. “Given time and effort, this tree could replace jacaranda trees when they die. They can carpet ...

Its roots are utilised in alleviating stomach cramps,” said this tree-lover from Limpopo. “Given time and effort, this tree could replace jacaranda trees when they die. They can carpet ...

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 ...