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Tree roots in the way

Gn0meGn0me Posts: 85
in Problem solving
I'm creating a brick mowing strip around the perimeter of my lawn. Therefore, I'm digging deep enough to put the bricks in. Unfortunately, there's a couple areas where I've hit next door's tree roots so I can't put bricks in deep enough without hacking into the roots.

It's really frustrating, especially it's made me realised why the grass around that area always seemed to struggle!

If I cut into these roots, will it seriously harm the tree? I can't see any other way without ruining my project.

Thanks.

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  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    No, it shouldn't harm the tree and you are allowed to cut roots and branches that encroach upon your land. The tree will have deeper roots that will allow it to survive.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    Cutting a couple of roots is unlikely to damage an established tree.
  • Gn0meGn0me Posts: 85
    Thank you so much.
    I feel better now!
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