Alfalfa is known for its deep, strong tap root that can reduce soil compaction over years of use as a cover crop. It can also protect sandy soil from erosion and improve the soil structure ...

Growing between these traditional cash crops of the south ... and streams due to a voracious appetite for water, and a tap root that can reach 40 feet underground. Making matters worse, eucalyptus ...

This common plant problem can affect houseplants, perennials, annuals, vegetables ... Some types of plants, such as those with long tap roots, are more sensitive to root disturbance and transplant ...