Does fertilizer feed trees?
No. Fertilizer is not a food. Fertilizer adds elements to the soils such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Trees utilize elements such as these for growth. However, trees make their own food in their leaves through a process called photosynthesis. Do trees break sewer lines? No. Tree roots grow in response to favorable conditions. Tree roots are not capable of targeting underground sewer lines. If a pipe breaks or a joint leaks, nutrients and water ooze out creating favorable conditions into which tree roots will thrive and grow rapidly. Only then can roots enter into a defective pipe and eventually block flow. Where can I go online to learn more about trees?
