Thank you to Alex Keenan for allowing us to host this information on our Web site. Below is a list of pages written by Alex. Click on any title to read that page. The bottom of each page will take you to the next page in order, or use tool bar at left to come back to this table of contents page, or any other page on our site.

Table of contents

Information on tree roots.
    What are tree roots.
    Where are the roots.
    What are the major requirements of tree roots.
    What happens when you cut a tree root.

Factors that can affect tree roots.
    What is soil compaction?
    The Air and Water Cycle within soil.
    How to calculate soil pore space.
    How to do a Jar test for clay in soils.
    Does the soil  have a drainage problem?
    Water flow patterns that affect plant beds.
    Why use a raised plant bed.

Information on controlling tree roots.
    What are invasive tree roots.
    Ways to control tree roots.
    How to test for invasive roots.
    Tree bags used to make plant beds.
    Tree liners to make plant beds.
    Tree barriers to make plant beds.
    Installing a mulched area around trees.

Examples of my tests and how to order a test kit.
 
    Example of a Hosta not in tree bag.
    How to order invasive root test kit.

Plant information.
    Roots patterns of landscape trees.
    Some shade loving perennials.
    Trees for clay soil.