Traveling roots?
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3po3 on Jan 05, 2012Can you tell us more about the trees and shrubs? Can you identify them, and how big are they?Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jan 06, 2012I would also like to know what type of trees and shrubs are involved, but in general I would not be concerned about cutting some roots 30 or 40 feet away from a tree. On the other hand, if they are actually below the surface and not affecting the grass, why disturb things by removing them?Helpful Reply
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Mike and Anne on Jan 06, 2012I think an certified arborist would tell you to leave the the roots alone.Helpful Reply
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Alex on Jan 06, 2012Thanks, so much for your replies. A couple of pictures.Helpful Reply
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Mike N on Jan 06, 2012Not to be contradictory (@Mike & Anne)........but a certified arborist is more likely to tell you how far from the root bulb or base of the tree it's ok to cut the roots, than to tell you not to at all. :-)Helpful Reply
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Alex on Jan 06, 2012Not at all!.......Like Dr. Phil often says, "No matter how thin you slice the pancake, there are always two sides" Appreciate your reply.Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Jan 06, 2012I have to agree with Doug. It doesn't look like you should do much harm cutting roots 40 feet from those plants, but I also don't see why you should take the risk if they aren't causing any problems.Helpful Reply
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Alex on Jan 06, 2012For now, I think I'll let them rest. Again, thanks for ALL your advice.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jan 08, 2012Alex, those roots definitely didn't come from your palms, and it seems highly unlikely there are 1 inch roots from shrubs of that size that far away. Without knowing exactly what plants they belong to, I think you've made the right decision to leave them be.Helpful Reply
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Lisa House on Jul 05, 2015Maybe they are coming from a neighbors yard.Helpful Reply
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