While a tree with exposed roots might show some character, it can make your landscape look uncared for and pose a tripping hazard. Exposed roots can also easily get damaged, which can affect your tree ...

Roots erupting through the soil surface beyond the tree trunk irritate gardeners when trying to grow and mow grass under ...

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 ...

The Pine Bush elementary students used their persuasive writing assignment to save damaged trees in their schoolyard.

By Vicki Schmitt Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Nothing spruces up a yard quicker than new mulch, but there are practical reasons to use ...

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a cozy layer of mulch over their roots. “Spread it flat and even, like a ...

That piled-up look traps moisture and invites pests—here’s the right way to mulch. Mulch volcanoes harm trees by trapping moisture, suffocating roots, and attracting pests. Proper mulching means a 2-3 ...

Piling mulch too high, a practice known as "volcano mulching," is extremely harmful to trees and shrubs. Excessive mulch can lead to root dehydration, bark damage, and can eventually kill a tree. When ...