There are a few short-term fixes if tree roots emerge in your lawn. But the best plan might just be to remove the lawn and create a new garden space.

What to do when tree roots start to emerge in the lawn "Fielding Questions" columnist Don Kinzler also answers questions about perennial hibiscus and the size of seed potatoes.

How to kill small invasive roots without causing severe damage to the tree You can simply cut away small problem roots when they emerge, such as when they start to poke through your lawn.

Problematic neighboring trees can prove to be an awkward garden dilemma. Whether they are casting shade, overhanging your property, or perhaps the thick, buttress roots are snaking under the fence ...

You can typically remove about one-third of the total tree roots with no problem. This is done sometimes when trenches are cut in the soil for burying irrigation lines. But when roots are cut, abou ...

Should I try to cut these roots and risk hurting the tree or should I try to mound dirt over them to allow grass to grow? The roots are unsightly and ruining my lawn. Answer: Trees provide many ...

Q: Is there anything that I can do about tree roots in our lawn that are at the surface? If I dig them out would it damage the tree? We have to mow over them because of where the tree is located ...