Why You Should Never Cover Your Tree Roots Above Ground, An Arborist Says

Why You Should Never Cover Your Tree Roots Above Ground, An Arborist Says

haoliang / Getty ImagesCovering a tree's roots above ground can limit the tree's access to oxygen and moisture which helps them grow and stay healthy. Avoid cutting, trimming, or removing tree roots because it can make the tree woody and unstable, especially during storms. To discourage root growth at the surface level, try using mulch to cover the roots, loosen compacted soil, or hire a pro arborist. Despite their seemingly breezy maintenance r…