Q: I have two maple trees in the backyard. The root system, as well as the trees, is growing quite aggressively. I want to know how far reaching the roots can grow. I've heard that as long as the ...

Silver maple roots can cause problems in some yards by penetrating septic systems, drain lines and water lines.

Growing tree roots can be covered with a small amount of soil to allow grass to grow for awhile longer, but the best solution in the long run is either mulch instead of grass or replacing the ...

Approximately 75% of a tree’s root system is in the top 18 inches of soil. That is amazing. The roots of a tree can extend horizontally 3 times the distance of the drip line.

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.

Some trees, such as Norway maple, cottonwood, and spruce, have shallow root systems, and the aerator can damage roots by punching holes in them.

A maple tree is clearly very different from a moss, yet over a long period of time, and step by step, early moss-like plants evolved to trees, including maples. The fossil record tells us about ...