11 Amazing Facts About the Hidden World of Tree Roots

When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you’re only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface ...
Purdue University

Question: Do I Cut The Root Back That Has Grown Up From The Base Of My Sunset Maple Tree?

A girdling root is one that circles the base of a tree at or just below the surface. Girdling roots can also girdle other roots but without harm. The most commonly affected species are maples, lindens ...
Oregonian

Tips for success when planting under conifer and maple trees? Ask an expert

Spring has sprung and gardeners are digging in. Got questions as you carry on? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...
Lincoln Journal Star

Garden Gossip: Getting to the root of it — Understanding trees, root systems

Much to the dismay of homeowners, landscape trees sometimes grow roots on top of the surface of the lawn, or possibly even buckle sidewalks and driveways. These surface roots can be quite a nuisance ...
The Indianapolis Star

Dr. Dirt: Maple trees are noted for shallow roots

Dear Dr. Dirt: My potatoes have little pinholes all over the leaves. Is this a bug or disease problem? — Will, Greenwood Dear Reader: Looking at the picture of the damage, it is a flea beetle problem.