Tri colour beech 2 feet from house

Hello! We recently moved into a 30-year-old home and our inspector noted that there was a tricolor beech (full size) too close to the house and he worried about long-term foundational issues if there would ever be a crack the…

Weeping Mulberry Root System

Hello, I saw your article on weeping mulberry trees that mentioned the roots are invasive, but it didn’t mention how far they reach. How far away from a house/driveway/etc. does a weeping mulberry need to be planted to ensure they…

Raising soil level and how tree roots react

Hi. The Japanese Upright Yews and Pyramidal Cedars I planted years ago are now an 18’ tall ‘forest’ that reaches more than 15’ out from the fence. This created a ‘forest floor’ where no plants grow even with mottled light…

Mould on maple tree and maple shoots

I have a 52 year old maple at the south side of the house in full sun- the tree is healthy looking, however, what I believe to be moss is growing on all sides of the trunk and the roots…

Raised Beds for Berries and Tree Roots

About ten years ago we planted a ball and burlap red maple (about ten feet tall at the time) in the corner of our garden. Since then, it has grown considerably and now nothing will grow underneath it. I have…