Large trees often have roots protruding out of the ground around the base of the trunk (such as the ones that can push up sidewalks next to the tree). When is it safe to cut those roots (that …

The roots of most trees are shallow (i.e., not more than 1' to 1.5' deep), but spread out very wide (see the picture below from ) . Given the height of your trees, they're not very young and you …

Feb 4, 2013 · All tree roots will grow towards water. How far they go and how deep depends on the type of soil. Where I live white pine trees can get 100 feet tall with roots only going twenty …

Sep 29, 2016 · How bad would this be for the tree? Overview of area: Problem root: Looking in more detail, I now see that the tree itself is probably pushing a bit now on the retaining wall. I …

Tree pruning will not necessarily slow root growth. The best way to deal with the possibility of roots getting into things they shouldn't is to Dig a trench about six to eight inches deep …

I would like to build a paver patio next to a large tree that has a 3" wide root at ground level. I do not want to damage the roots of the tree, so it seems like my only option is to build a raised …

Jul 17, 2020 · There is an animal burrowing under one of my trees. The hole is 2 or 3 inches in diameter, and I'm fairly certain it's chipmunks. However, my main concern is the overall health …

May 19, 2020 · Roots of trees planted near or close to each other do not exactly support or necessarily connect with each other - each tree still has its own, individual root system, though …

Apr 17, 2015 · Otherwise you are merely trimming them. Also, you are getting a different plant from the roots because your Bradford Pears likely were grafted from a branch on a mature …

May 14, 2020 · 2 I have 2 cedar trees that have roots approx 3" in diameter that are located close to the top of the basement (concrete foundation) of my house. The diameter of the trees are …