Primitive Tool on MSN

We dug beneath thick tree roots, until the underground room nearly failed

Building an underground house beneath thick tree roots demanded patience from the very first dig. Cutting and working around ...
Primitive Survival Tool on MSN

We dug through endless tree roots, until strength started running out

Digging to build an underground house meant facing what was hidden beneath the forest floor. Thick tree roots wrapped through the ground, turning simple digging into exhausting, repetitive labor. Each ...
The Advocate

A vigorous root system is the most important factor in keeping plants healthy and growing

Although there are circumstances where tree roots must be cut, we should always keep root damage to an absolute minimum. Since the majority of a tree’s roots are in the upper 12 inches of the soil, it ...
Chicago Tribune

Plant your tree the right way with these tips

Planning to plant a tree? “It’s important to do it the right way,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “Many problems that take years ...
Sioux City Journal

Reduce stress on shocked tree; dig up whole root system when transplanting plants

Question: I have a question concerning a small tree in my backyard. A power line came down during a storm and caught the grass on fire near the tree. The tree is below the power lines, beside the ...
Southern Living on MSN

When Should You Plant Bare-Root Fruit Trees For Successful Spring Growth?

These dormant trees grow strong roots.