This lawn maintenance habit can expose tree roots to harmful pathogens.

REVERE, Mass., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Can tree roots really reach a home's sewer line and cause serious damage underground? A HelloNation article answers that question, explaining how sewer ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Tree roots are a primary cause of sewer line damage for homeowners and can drain your bank account. If your pipe collapses due to root intrusion, it can ...

Ask any hair stylist and they can quickly tell you what to do about unruly roots. Above-ground tree roots can be just as troublesome and require special attention. It can be time-consuming and ...

Q: We excavated a trench for drainage near an oak tree. At the closest point, we are maybe 12 feet from the trunk of the tree. We did not break any roots larger than about 3/4 inch. Will the tree live ...

One of the most dangerous pests of trees is humans, especially humans with equipment. Lawn mowers and weed trimmers can cause injuries that create a hazard when an injury leads to tree disease or ...

While growing large trees in your yard is beneficial for shade, aesthetics, and wildlife, there are some species you should keep well away from your house and perhaps avoid planting in your yard at ...

Pulling your vehicle beneath the shady canopy of a tree may feel convenient. But making a habit of it can cause serious harm. “Over time, repeatedly parking over these tree roots and all of this soil ...

It’s not uncommon for trees to be killed from damage suffered during construction. Depending upon the type of tree, its age and the extent of damage, the tree could die quickly or take years.

This is a common question following new construction. Typically, trees don’t die immediately from construction damage. It often takes several years for the symptoms to develop. Connecting today’s ...

Evanston Forestry Supervisor Tom Iannetti sized up storm damage to a towering oak tree in front of the old Civic Center last ...