The Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to check needle-bearing trees for signs of a harmful disease and report their findings.

They also store carbohydrates. This article has additional information, Tree Root Systems. To plant around exposed roots, use small plants at first that can develop in the spaces between the roots.

Conifer trees are pretty hardy, but they are still prone to turning brown. Here is what to do if you notice rust-colored needles on your conifer.

The stability of shallowly rooted trees can be strongly influenced by the symmetry of the 'structural' system of woody roots. Root systems of forest trees are often markedly asymmetric, and many of ...

Some species of trees do have a taproot system, such as oak, pine and conifers, but most have a fibrous root system. In areas with ample moisture, they will develop less of a taproot system.

This common type of tree may look appealing in your yard, but you'll want to think twice about where you plant it. Here are the various hazards it can cause.

Lionel X. Dupuy, Thierry Fourcaud, Patrick Lac, Alexia Stokes, A Generic 3D Finite Element Model of Tree Anchorage Integrating Soil Mechanics and Real Root System Architecture, American Journal of ...

Add year-round privacy to your yard with a fast-growing evergreen that thrives in cool climates, needs little upkeep, and ...

Armillaria root rot also goes by the common names mushroom root rot, shoestring root rot, and honey mushroom rot. This disease decays the root system of many woody trees and shrubs. Need a break?