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 the ...

The area under trees is often the most unattractive part of a garden, with bare soil and exposed roots. This pretty ground ...

Question comes up nearly every week: Can I cover up the exposed roots of my tree? The mower keeps stalling out on them, the mailman trips on them, kids can’t play there, grass died and I’ve tried ...

Q: Have you ever used pecan hulls as a mulch? I have access to some and wondered if they would be good in my flower and vegetable garden. A: Pecan hulls make a lovely mulch in a perennial garden or ...

Eric Stamper of Santa Rosa asks: "What do you do about tree roots that are becoming more and more exposed due to their getting bigger along with a bit of soil erosion? Should you cover them?" Roots ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

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 ...