I agree. there is really nothing you can do about the tree without killing it. I
have leaves from my neighbors big trees in my yard, but so what. detour the sidewalk
around the roots, in fact, remove the sidewalk and put down crushed stone or
something else. in fact why not get together and come up with a landscaping plan for
under the tree.
consider that all that raking of leaves you are doing is excellent for your health.
Ingrid

animaux wrote:
I say live with it and where it's up in the lawn, remove the turf and put some
nice mulch on top of the roots. Don't cover them with soil or too much mulch or
you will inhibit gas exchange which the roots need when they approach the
surface.


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