Raze it to the ground with a weed-whipper. You want bare dirt. Then, add inches of bark mulch. You can use the double-shredded kind if you want, just remember it absorbs more water. Bark mulch will let it all flow through to the roots. Choose a taller ground cover to help discourage foot traffic in the area. To reverse the effects of erosion you may be tempted to add more soil around the base of the tree, covering up the exposed roots.
While this solution may provide temporary relief it can cause further damage over time by suffocating the roots or failing to resolve the underlying issue. While it is possible to cultivate a new layer of grass, it can take time to become established, and eventually the roots may reappear. If a lack of sunlight is the issue the new grass may also die and the roots may soon reappear. So now what? Instead of cutting exposed tree roots, try covering them. While you can go this route, you may run into issues down the road.
Ever wonder why grass or flowers under your tree die so fast? Plus, the tree roots take most of the water in the soil for themselves. If you can find a grass or flower that thrives in the shade and needs little water, this may work. But it will be tricky! Adding topsoil over tree roots presents some problems, too. Plus, the roots will likely grow through the soil you just added before long.
Setting a few stepping stones is a smart way to make a path around the roots. Pouring a coat of concrete is a different story. Concrete blocks tree roots from oxygen and water. We recently updated our Privacy Policy.
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