Now is the time to act, says one gardening expert, to elevate pots and containers before heavy showers 'suffocate roots' ...

A new study from Boston University researchers found that the city's oak trees have more pathogens and plant decomposers. With fewer "good" microbes, experts worry about how that might impact ...

A homeowner's seemingly healthy red maple has become the center of a landscaping debate after they discovered girdling roots.

Septic systems quietly handle waste for millions of homes without access to municipal sewer lines. When something goes wrong, the disruption is immediate and ...

Plumbing issues manifest in many ways. Whether a minor annoyance or a sudden disaster, it is important to recognise the most frequent plumbing emergencies so yo ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A growing issue that starts in our bathrooms and kitchen can lead to clogged pipes, blockages, environmental hazards and expensive visits from your local plumber. Raquel Mullen ...

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City CEO is asking for community support after unexpected facility damage from a burst pipe and strangling tree roots that left 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 ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

Mary Marlowe Leverette is one of the industry’s most highly regarded housekeeping and fabric care experts, sharing her knowledge on efficient housekeeping and textile conservation. She is also a ...

Trees growing on city streets are more resistant to drought than those in parks because they are drinking from an unusual water source: leaky pipes. After long periods with little rain, water levels ...