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WASHINGTON — Much like it’s easy for you to slip on a wet floor — tree roots can slip out of the ground when there’s wet soil. And, some species are more susceptible than others. Trees with shallow ...

I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting opportunities. What can be done with surface roots?

Some trees are prone to developing surface roots that can become quite large. These large roots can interfere with mowing, foot traffic or recreational activities. As trees mature, surface roots may ...

When we think of the shape of a tree, usually we are thinking only of its canopy. A tree's canopy is the form its branches make -- some spread wide, some are rounded, some cone-shaped. When we think ...

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 ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — It’s not uncommon in Southern Nevada for large trees to fall down or for limbs to break during a storm involving wind and rain. RELATED: Wild weather leaves damage around Las Vegas, ...

Question for Dan Gill: Could you explain why too much fill can kill a tree? --Carol Cohen Answer: Tree roots breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. They obtain the oxygen they need from the ...