Tree roots naturally grow into sewer lines as they are a source of additional water and nutrients. Some signs of tree roots in sewer lines are sinkholes, soft spots in the yard, slow drains, gurgling ...

Ignoring clogged plumbing is never a good idea. But what if you’ve tried snaking and plunging your slow-draining sink—and perhaps even enlisted the help of a professional plumber—and you still can’t ...

Several years ago I built a ring with decorative stone blocks around a mature silver maple in my backyard. It has a radius of about 4 feet. I filled it with 7 to 8 inches of soil. Now I want to remove ...

Question: My neighbor has a huge eucalyptus tree. The roots of this tree encroach into my backyard. Can I hire a contractor to remove the roots? Answer: A property owner is entitled to remove the ...

Q: I am having a problem in finding a source for DNA testing of plants. (Everything I've found online is for determining human parentage.) My neighbor's large avocado tree, planted 3 feet from my ...