A copper nail is said to be enough to kill an entire tree–a myth that has persisted for decades. But is there any truth to it, or is it just an old rumor? myHOMEBOOK investigates. A tree right on the ...

It’s true—tree roots can sneak their way into buried water lines and plumbing pipes, interrupting the flow into and out of your home. “Tree roots respond to the sound waves of water and will seek it ...