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ROOT. That part of a tree or plant under ground from which it draws most of
its nourishment from the earth.
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A: Contrary to common thinking, the tree root system is not a "reflection" of the tree's crown. And I never got a jarring kickback when I hit a rock, dead furrow or a tree root at higher speeds. A root barrier consists of modular panels that are snapped together and placed around root balls or along the edges of sidewalks or driveways, to a depth of 3 or 4 feet, forcing tree roots to grow down into the earth where they cannot cause damage to pipes or hardscape features. |
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