Years ago, we did some landscaping and had to trench a water line.

Jun 03, Tree roots need oxygen to survive. If the exposed roots (the look) are a problem, then you can consider covering them with a coarse-grade mulch, like shredded bark.

Will it be able to survive on that?

Cutting any roots, especially large roots on a side of a tree may lead to instability and the potential to fail. I would consider consulting with a certified arborist who can advise you on the roots near the driveway. Expose the roots in question by using a shovel to dig under and around them.

Dig out about 6 to 12 inches of the root at the point before the root emerges from the ground in addition to the roots. Aug 22, The first thing to understand is what causes the exposed roots.

It’s not that the tree root is bursting out of the ground like some kind of tentacle. Tree roots are not motile. Some trees, like maple, have extremely shallow roots.

If a tree root is exposed to the air, it’s Location: Democracy Lane, Fairfax,VA. Drought (lack of moisture in the soil) To remove"sucker" roots, use an appropriate sized pair of hand pruners or a pruning saw, make sure the pruning tool is shape and the cutting area is clean (use something like rubbing alcohol or a mixture of one part household bleach to 10 parts water).

Jan 07, Cutting Large Pine Tree Root. Thread starter Virraddon; Start date Jan 6,; Tags root cutting tree stability Virraddon. Jan 6, Virraddon New Member.

By Lori Norris.

Joined Jan 6, Messages 2 Location San Diego. Jan 6, #1 So this summer, I finally got around to putting in the stairs at the back of my property to lead up from the access road.