How to Protect Your Property From Tree Roots
Planting trees around your property is a smart financial move because they raise your home’s resale price and improve its curb appeal. Root systems of most trees can expand to such an extent that they break through the soil in search of optimal conditions for absorbing water, nutrition, and oxygen. Damage to landscaping and nearby buildings can be severe if a tree’s roots break through the ground.
Damage to concrete structures may occur if tree roots expose and enlarge existing cracks. Roots from problematic trees need to be dug up and hauled away if we want to avoid costly repairs down the road. A tree contractor would advocate more than just routine maintenance to keep your trees healthy.
Growing a forest requires meticulous preparation and work.
Before putting down tree roots, be sure the species you’ve chosen is suited to the weather and soil conditions of your yard. Any trees not bred to thrive in this environment may have trouble taking in nutrients and water.
Make sure the location you choose can accommodate the tree’s eventual root system and height before planting. Many tree species are less of a danger to buildings than others because their roots grow upwards rather than outwards.
Implement landscaping measures with the aim of lowering risk.
Because trees’ roots naturally go toward water and nutrition, it’s very uncommon for them to sprout up right next to a structure. It’s possible that your trees’ root systems could become more resilient if you let the water soak into the earth for a while. All trees, not only those with naturally shallow roots, can benefit from deep watering as all trees have the potential to produce deeper, stronger roots over time. Stopping the tree’s roots from causing more harm to your property and other structures can be accomplished through either removal or root pruning.
This expert tree contractor serves the Fayetteville, GA area. If you know someone who might be interested in Smiles Tree Service, have them contact you at (404) 341-9693.