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10 popular trees now flagged as structural threats across the US
Homeowners across America plant popular shade trees for beauty and longevity, unaware that hidden root systems often threaten ...
We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...
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Plants have a secret, second set of roots deep underground that scientists didn't know about
Our understanding of plant and tree roots may have been somewhat shallow. New research reveals many plants have a hidden second set of roots that extend far deeper into the soil. According to a new ...
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