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Old 15-02-2010, 04:34 AM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden
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Some trees tend to have roots that run close to the surface and
they are a big problem when trying to grow grass.


Large roots are not mobile. If you cover them with dirt, they're not
likely to move up on their own and come back to the surface. This is
especially true in clay soil.