Hi,

I am doing some landscaping and encountering a lot of tree
roots. I am concerned about harming trees by cutting the roots.
My main concern is a 20 ft Japanese maple where the terracing
starts. The roots behind and to the side of the tree won't be
affected. But there is an area about six feet in front of the
tree and two feet down where I'm seeing some large roots. I
can't be sure which tree they are from (the area is surrounded
by oaks only one of which is close). What need I do about those
roots?

Thanks,
Gary