In this photo, parade goers stands around the roots of an old oak tree as Rex parades down St. Charles Avenue for Mardi Gras 2015 in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 17.

Q: My neighbor’s oak tree is 15 feet from our water meter and the line going into my house. Do I need to worry about its roots being a problem? A: Water lines are sealed tightly and are under ...

With the spread of the root system in mind, that is why it is recommended to plant large growing trees at least 12 feet away ...

In this photo, parade goers stands around the roots of an old oak tree as Rex parades down St. Charles Avenue for Mardi Gras 2015 in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 17.

Q: My neighbor’s oak tree is 15 feet from our water meter and the line going into my house. Do I need to worry about its roots being a problem? A: Water lines are sealed tightly and are under ...

Burying live oak trees' roots in San Antonio is landscape trend can threaten the tree's well-being, causing it to rot or slowing growth rate. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip ...

These are probably sprouts coming up from the root system of the mother tree. If you dig down carefully you will most likely find each of them tethered to a larger root of the main tree.

With the spread of the root system in mind, that is why it is recommended to plant large growing trees at least 12 feet away from sidewalks, driveways, and roads so the roots won’t cause any damage.

Oak trees are the backbone of South Central Texas, but neighborhoods like Live Oak, ... where we drill into the base of the tree into a root flare like this,” Jones said.