Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is shallow-rooted, it's even more likely.

Pando is the largest organism on Earth, consisting of about 40,000 genetically identical trees. Sound designer Jeff Rice recorded what this organism's vast root system sounds like in a rainstorm. The ...

Researchers at the University of South Australia are calling for a major shift in how cities manage tree root intrusions into household sewer systems that cost millions of dollars in repair bills each ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Trees falling on homes are extremely common during severe weather season, causing damage or, as we saw in Memphis this weekend, death. As WREG continues to track strong winds and ...

Mexican sycamore, cedar elm species among riskiest trees for residential sewer damage We're seeing local sycamores and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...