When we think of tree roots, we often think of roots that have grown deep down into the soil to give our trees the solid foundation on which they stand.
While this is typically the case, tree root systems can also spread out from below the tree rather than grow down deep into the soil.
When this happens, tree roots can show up at the surface of the ground, ruining our lawn, new plants, causing soil erosion and potentially also damaging your lawn mower as well as taking soil nutrients away from grass and other plants.
Surface roots or shallow roots can also damage sidewalks, even though the foundation will form some kind of root barrier, tree roots have the power to break through these concrete root barriers.
Apart from causing soil erosion and disrupting the lawn, tree roots above the surface of the soil also make for a dangerous tripping hazard for any oncoming foot traffic.
In this article, we will go through some tree care tips that are helpful when wanting to stop roots from spreading this way.
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