Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy ...

A graphic shows how the "zombie tree" repurposes its leaves to turn into roots. Scientists have never found this phenomenon in a tree before. Camila Pizano, color by Michael Vincent / IrisImages ...

Christmas tree growers in Atlantic Canada are monitoring the spread of a disease and looking for ways to combat it.

If you were somehow able to see beneath the soil surface and observe the entire root system of a mature tree, you might be surprised at what you see. I think most people would expect to find many ...

Numerous shallow tree roots might indicate poor drainage or soil compaction, both of which reduce the roots’ access to oxygen and force growth to seek more air near the surface.

Trees take eight to 10 years to grow to full size, which means losing any to disease can set farmers back by years.