How do you handle large roots of deciduous trees?
brendanner
last year
I admire your work and frequently scrutinize your projects because we live in the same area.
In this (Milton Residence) and others like Woodland Retreat, you manage to plant much closer to deciduous trees than I’m able. A tall maple tree that shades the backyard has extensive gnarled surface roots that make it difficult to dig at all. Soil seems poor but I’m afraid that covering the roots with topsoil might damage the tree. I have the same concern with planting in a container on top of roots.
Do you have any suggestions for dealing with large, mature roots? The only option I can think of is camouflaging with mulch or rocks.
I’d appreciate any advice.
a Blade of Grass