When it comes to preserving healthy trees, especially during construction or landscaping, the bit you can’t see (i.e. underground) is often the most important. A Root Protection Area, or RPA, is a ...
Q: I would like to replace a huge mulberry tree in my front yard; roots are very invasive, but the shade is wonderful. We have a west-facing home. I would like to replace it with a small bay laurel ...
Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Tree root systems are seldom on the minds of forest owners, tree planters, ...