Dig out the cut roots with the grubbing hoe and dispose of the roots. 8. Follow Up With Aftercare. ... On large trees, avoid cutting roots larger than 2 inches in diameter.

It all depends on the age, and health of the tree, what size of roots do you want to cut and how close to the tree you need ...

Step 1: Drill holes into the tree’s trunk and roots. Bore several holes 3 to 4 inches deep into the cut surface of the tree ...

It all depends on the age, and health of the tree, what size of roots do you want to cut and how close to the tree you need to cut. Generally, arborists warn against cutting any root closer than 5 ...

Dear Neil: I have an 8-year-old oak tree. It looks like it has a girdling root. Should we cut through the root in two places so it can be removed, or should we leave well enough alone. A ...

With a large tree, grinding out the stump and its large roots is the best route. Though it can be expensive, consider the headaches it may save you down the line.

Can I chop out large tree roots? COSTA: Tree roots that lift pavements or becoming trip hazards in the lawn can be seen as an issue. However, the answer to this is you need to be wary.