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Tree Roots--

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by Capricorn1964, Mar 22, 2022.

  1. Capricorn1964

    Capricorn1964 Well-Known Member

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    I am noticing during my daily walks that MANY of the Ridgeway Drive trees' long roots on the front yards are now getting thicker and more exposed over the years. I am wondering if these types of trees (not sure on what kind of trees these are) are really bad for the front yards of many a house because the exposed roots are competing with the yard for water and nutrients and it also makes it very difficult for some of the homeowners to mow their yards as well.

    Who in the tarnation's idea (it wasn't the homeowners I can say) was to plant these types of trees on the front yards of the homes within Broadlands? These trees are the worst type of trees to be planted as the long roots are going to do more damage not only to the front yards but also to the sidewalks and home foundations because these roots won't stop growing....

    Question is....what can the typical homeowner do with these trees to help stop the damage to the yard, sidewalks and foundations? Or are they basically screwed?

    Thought I'd ask since there are so many homeowners that have issues with these type of trees in their front yard...
     
  2. JJB

    JJB Active Member

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    I believe it is more a condition of the soil (or lack there of) that causes the roots to grow out vs down. Roots cannot penetrate the rock. I remember when they were building these houses, how much rock and stone there was vs actual soil. In some cases, they had to blast to get the basements and foundations in. I also remember them trucking in top soil to cover the rock after the final grading was done.
     
  3. Capricorn1964

    Capricorn1964 Well-Known Member

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    With that much rock being here, Do we have a Radom gas issue around here as well?

     
  4. KTdid

    KTdid Well-Known Member

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    My tree happened to be a different maple species than the others in our row of townhouses, and the roots took over the lawn, encroaching the base of the house, and making it difficult to keep grass or plants healthy. I had a video inspection done on the sewer line (running parallel to the house) to make sure the roots were not causing damage to the pipes and once this was ruled out, I put in a request to remove the tree.

    Unfortunately, the committee ruled that I replace the tree for aesthetics (everyone in our row has a tree) and in hindsight, glad I did. We face West and the summer sun is brutal without the shade.

    Since then, another homeowner removed his tree, and didn't replace it because he said was not required to.

    All the 22 yr old trees along our row are suffering cracks, broken limbs, and clearly not leafing out because they are dying but from what I can see, none of the roots are causing damage to the sidewalks.
     

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