A customer has a bald cypress that is mature and has roots going through his lawn. Is it dumb to grind the roots below ground level? He wants them out so wont be running them over with the lawn mower. Thanks for any input
The roots that are exposed are throughout the lawn, so mulch wouldn't work to cover it. On the other hand, if they were in the flowerbed that is surrounded by stone, it would work.What's wrong with mulch? If you dont want to harm the tree leave the roots alone. Grass is so over rated.
They also have a native habit of sending roots up to the surface, particularly when they are submerged
If the tree is sending up roots, it is most likely trying to get oxygen, it probably indicates either over watering or a lack of soil aeration, or maybe just an impenetrable substrate just below the surface in those areas. Whats the lawn like in the areas where the roots are exposed?
If the tree is sending up roots, it is most likely trying to get oxygen, it probably indicates either over watering or a lack of soil aeration, or maybe just an impenetrable substrate just below the surface in those areas. Whats the lawn like in the areas where the roots are exposed?
I'm gonna have to research this some. I know many species have a tendancy to produce surface roots. Many Maples, Hybrid Poplars, even my Hybrid Honey Locust is starting to through surface roots. I live on top of shale and the ground is bone dry hours after rain. The soil is not compacted and aeration should be excellent. So, why are my trees throughing surface roots. I think it's more in the nature of the species than a need for oxygen, Joe.
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