Tree roots attract their associated microbial partners from the local soil community. Accordingly, tree root-associated microbial communities are shaped by both the host tree and local environmental ...

Introduction: Root hairs increase the surface area of a plant’s root system that is in contact with the soil, thus facilitating plant water and nutrient uptake. However, little is known about the ...

How did it happen? Over the summer, "My neighbors cut their tree roots below the soil level and it just fell over onto my home," according to the OP. Photo Credit: Reddit While the homeowner isn't ...

Itching to establish new some trees in your yard? Choosing a beginner-friendly species that will do well in your specific growing zone is a recipe for success.

It may be that you are overwatering it, which is among the most common mistakes made by houseplant lovers around the world.

It produces shallow but wide-spreading roots that absorb moisture while also stabilizing the soil. Just be sure to give the tree plenty of room to grow - at maturity, river birches can reach up to ...

"We'd hate to hurt the tree while trying to help!" Redditors were quick to jump in with some pointers. One commenter claiming to be an arborist was perplexed by the "sucker roots" terminology but ...

Choose the right materials for the well (the most popular options are bender boards or curved lawn edging boards) Make a circular wall around the base of your trees to separate the exposing root part ...

After hundreds of years of development, Philadelphia has lost much of the organic matter, minerals, sand and clay that make up natural soil ... from penetrating the tree roots, and is better ...

According to USDA-ARS, the impact of rapid apple decline is estimated to cost Pennsylvania apple growers about $13,000 per acre and New York apple growers $3,380 per acre. Jesse McDonald, a researcher ...

The Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual tree seedling sale. Orders will be taken through Friday, March 28. The seedlings are bare-root, 12” to 18” tall ...

A blooming rose mallow plant - Photos From Japan, Asia And Othe Of The World/Getty Images ...