A tree’s underground root system can extend up to 20 feet deep in ideal soil conditions, and spread over an even greater area. The roots can continue to grow even after the trunk is gone ...

Flying snow crystals have etched and polished trunks and roots that have been exposed to the winter wind. Tree trunks and unidentifiable slabs of wood lie on the ground, perhaps thousands of years ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. When moving a tree, do not carry it by the trunk which may cause root or trunk damage. Carry it in a bucket or with canvas around and under ...