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    Oak Tree Root Prune Question

    We are putting in pavers near an oak tree, and I am wondering about pruning the roots. I hope someone can help. Here is the situation: Replacing a very old asphalt driveway with pavers. Selected pavers because they can be removed & replaced if the tree roots lift them, unlike concrete. I don't...
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    50 Foot Oak tree lifting driveway

    I have a beautiful 50 foot oak tree lifting my driveway in a couple of places. I've been researching ideas and don't know what to do 1) Remove Tree - I do not like this option. 2) Cut Root(s) - Since my tree has lifted two slabs, I assume at least two large roots near the trunk would need to...
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    Paving over Silver Maple roots, then pruning branches?

    I'd like to widen my driveway (yellow line in photo), but there's a tree smack in the middle of my lawn. It is a 30ft high Silver Maple. I think the bark diameter is about a little less than 2ft. If the paving contractor comes, digs 1ft deep for gravel prep and hits/damages some surface roots...
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    Zone 7 Long driveway needs trees and some landscaping...ideas?

    Hello all! I just recently purchased a small farm in north western Tennessee. The farm has beautiful wooden fence built around the property and a long driveway (980 ft or so). I'm wanting to plant trees up both sides of the driveway and try to figure out something to put at the entrance. This...
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