I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting opportunities. What can be done with surface roots?

Readers ask about best practices when trying to add color near the base of a tree with surface roots. Lori C. of Santa Rosa asks: I would like to plant a ground cover under a few of my trees for added ...

Q: I’m hoping you can help us figure out what to do about these tree roots. We don’t know what kind of tree it is, but our neighbor’s tree is the same and the roots are showing above ground just like ...