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Old 20-12-2003, 05:12 PM
Stephen M. Henning
 
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Default How do I suppress the growth ot tree roots?

"Peter Jason" wrote:

I want to stop the growth of tree roots under my house.
I hear that copper nails, hammered into the root in question, will do this.


"Not only is a copper nail not only not going to kill the tree, but it
is a primary components of many fungicides." [Western Chapter
International Society of Arboriculture]

Trenching around the house and cutting off roots approaching the house
is the best option.

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