The Root of the Problem

You might be surprised to know that a tree’s thick anchoring roots can grow one and a half to three times the width of its canopy. And many of the moisture- and nutrient-absorbing feeder roots are in the top 18 to 24 inches of soil. This extensive root system can lead to occasional problems in the garden. Let’s take a look at three common issues.

SURFACE ROOTS

Large roots that show aboveground beyond the normal root flare (the spot where roots begin to grow out of the trunk at soil level)