By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: Yesterday I planted a serviceberry tree. After I planted it, I read that the tag said to cut the root ball. I loosened the rootball but didn't cut it. I ...

However, cutting major roots can impact the tree's health, sometimes to the extent it causes it to become unstable. It is always best to speak to your neighbor before acting.

Cutting exposed tree roots that grow up to the surface of the ground could damage the tree's support system and therefore is not recommended.

A: Without knowing the size and health of the tree, I'm hesitant to ever recommend shaving or cutting roots that are above ground. This listener also mentioned that there was hard clay soil around ...

Some courts have taken the view this right extends to cutting roots back to the property line as well. That view is outdated and extremely risky from a liability standpoint.

I have a spruce tree in my yard that is about 60 years old and has several very large surface roots that I keep tripping over. Is it possible to remove these roots without harming the tree? It’s ...