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Homeowner seeks alternatives to cutting down invasive tree roots

Original: My parent's house has a tree that ofc has grown year after year. Now the problem is that the roots are growing into plac

A homeowner says a tree at their parents' house has grown for years and its roots are now spreading into places they shouldn't. Most people they consult recommend cutting the tree down entirely, but they are asking whether root growth can be stopped instead, such as by pruning the roots themselves. The question has drawn helpful suggestions.

Why now: People are discussing practical gardening advice for dealing with invasive tree roots without felling the tree.

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• My parent's house has a tree that ofc has grown year after year. Now the problem is that the roots are growing into places they shouldn't. Most of the people we ask tell us to cut down the tree, but I wonder if there is a way to stop the roots' growth, like cutting down the… · mdione@en.osm.town · 12

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