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How to Stop Tree Roots From Sprouting in the Lawn

How to Stop Tree Roots From Sprouting in the Lawn

The trees on your property add so much charm and character to your home, don’t they? While they…

Nov 19,2021

The trees on your property add so much charm and character to your home, don’t they? While they create a lot of beauty and curb appeal, you have to be careful when it comes to their roots. When your tree is really healthy, the roots spread throughout your property, and depending on the size of the tree, they can grow pretty far. If you’re looking to learn more about trees roots and how their growth can affect your yard, Sesmas Tree Service has you covered!

How to Stop Tree Roots From Sprouting in the Lawn

While it’s great that your trees are healthy and thriving, if the roots grow to be too big for the size of your yard, it can cause issues for your yard and your home. If your roots do cause some sort of damage and you don’t get it taken care of quickly, you can be dealing with even worse damage.

There are ways to deal with these kinds of things, and Sesmas Tree Service is going to discuss those ways now!

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4 Ways To Stop Trees Roots From Sprouting in Your Lawn

  • Consider the age of your tree

If you have a tree on your property and the roots seem to be an issue, it’s important to consider how old your tree is and how stable it is. Some trees may become an even bigger danger once you remove the roots, so if you need help from an arborist team, give Sesmas Tree Service a call!

  • Fix them quickly

If you notice any roots sticking out from the ground, the proper thing to do is deal with them immediately. These kinds of things don’t go away with time, so make sure to give our team a call for tree care right away. Tree sprouts are small and weak when you think about them, but if you don’t take care of them once you notice them, they will continue to grow and become much harder to deal with.

  • Alternatives to cutting

Homeowners’ first instinct when they notice tree roots sticking out is to cut them, but that isn’t always the greatest option. Try using things like rock salt to stop the tree roots from sprouting. This won’t cause any serious damage or harm to the health and stability of your tree, but it will solve your problem with sprouting roots.

  • Remove the trouble ones first

When trimming tree roots, you always want to start with the ones that seem to be problematic first. This will decrease your risk of damaging your other landscaping. Dig out the soil around your roots, and go slowly when removing them. Remember – slow and steady wins the race!

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3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

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This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

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We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

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Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

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I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

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Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

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