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9 shallow-rooted trees that can damage the pipes in your yard

The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is ...
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These tree roots can wreck your septic line sooner than you’d think

Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

Tree Roots Can Quietly Ruin Your Yard—Here’s What To Do Before It Gets Worse

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy and ...
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Everything to Know About Tackling Tree Roots in Sewer Lines

Tree roots naturally grow into sewer lines as they are a source of additional water and nutrients. Some signs of tree roots in sewer lines are sinkholes, soft spots in the yard, slow drains, gurgling ...
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Tree roots block sanitary sewer pipe, causing sewer overflow in Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Tree roots caused a blockage in a sanitary sewer pipe Wednesday, leading to a sewer overflow in Dubuque. According to a release from the City of Dubuque, “tree roots grew into ...