If you cover the tree’s roots, the tree will only work harder to reach closer to the soil’s surface to reach water and nutrients. All the more reason not to cover your tree’s roots.

But the sight of a tree's roots spreading above ground can spoil the aesthetic quality of your landscape. Exposed roots not ...

Roots form under the soil. The stem, leaves and flower emerge above the soil. Pollen produced by a flower is carried by insects or blown by the wind to another flower. This process is called ...

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 ...