Hi, I’ve recently learnt about girled roots and too much mulch etc, I came across this while trying to figure out why my ash tree was dropping bark all over the place. Apparently that’s full of ants, according to a tree trimmer. So I’ve given up on that.
Anyway I am specifically worried about 2 red maples (I think) in my front yard that I’ve been pilling mulch on for 10 years. I quickly went out and spent the day pulling back mulch and dirt to see if I could see this door flare. I believe it see it, but I think I also see girgled roots. Any advice? I cut a couple but I’m scared to hurt the tree. One has grown into the tree.
You can see on the photos how much dirt and mulch I’ve removed.
Anyway I am specifically worried about 2 red maples (I think) in my front yard that I’ve been pilling mulch on for 10 years. I quickly went out and spent the day pulling back mulch and dirt to see if I could see this door flare. I believe it see it, but I think I also see girgled roots. Any advice? I cut a couple but I’m scared to hurt the tree. One has grown into the tree.
You can see on the photos how much dirt and mulch I’ve removed.
