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Trees make wonderful additions to our yards however their roots can sometimes become unruly or emerge from underground. Due to their thick and sprawling nature, it can be tempting to want to remove ...

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 ...

Q: Is there anything that I can do about tree roots in our lawn that are at the surface? If I dig them out would it damage the tree? We have to mow over them because of where the tree is located, but ...

Q: Tree roots have come up to the surface in our lawn. It’s so bad the lawnmower blade hits them. What is causing this, and what is the best way to deal with them without harming the tree? A: There ...

Question: We lost a large tabebuia and had the stump ground down. Can we plant in the same spot or will the roots be a problem? Answer: Digging in the old tabebuia spot is going to be tough as ...