2006-11-23 19:54:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Throw some gas on em on and light em up!
2006-11-23 20:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Roots grow within the top 24 -36 inches of soil. Contrary to popular belief, trees do not typically have a "tap" root. The roots that absorb water and nutrients are very fine and grow within the top 6 inches.
Roots are capable of growing a long way away from the base of a tree. For example, if the canopy is 20 feet wide, roots can grow up to 60 feet long (typically 2 to 3 times the width of the crown).
Large structural roots exist within the first 6 feet or so of the trunk and keep the tree upright and anchored, after 6 feet they taper to about wrist size and continue to taper from that point on.
If you want the tree to stay upright don't cut any of the structural roots, and if you want the tree healthy, don't damage too many roots. Best rule of thumb: don't damage roots underneath the canopy of the tree, also known as the dripline. Damage includes compaction of the soil by driving vehicle, this eliminates pore space and prevents gas exchange and water absorbtion.
2006-11-24 12:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by MAK 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL it sure can feel like that huh? I would recommend trees with less shallow roots next time, but hindsight is always 20/20 eh?
2006-11-24 03:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have fun. you will have to remove them if you plan on building. i helped my uncle remove roots. it was no easy task. but come to think of it, i enjoyed it.
2006-11-24 04:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by loretta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u sure them there tree roots ain't pine boxes pieces of your fat *** ole mamma's in?
2006-11-24 08:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by tommy b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hahahahahaha i am having a ball... lol
2006-11-24 03:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋