No, generally it even preserves the fine feeder roots. Great for having a look at damaged roots, or finding circled ones. Removing the circled ones does cause some damage but the tree was already declining noticeably on that side. You do have to be careful if the bark is soft. The soil usually blows away before the bark.
Good job I must admit!
JeanDeBlacque 2 years ago
Only time will tell!
curlysoo 2 years ago
Now that was an interesting way to remove the dirt. Does it damage the bark?
itchymoche 2 years ago
No, generally it even preserves the fine feeder roots. Great for having a look at damaged roots, or finding circled ones. Removing the circled ones does cause some damage but the tree was already declining noticeably on that side. You do have to be careful if the bark is soft. The soil usually blows away before the bark.
curlysoo 2 years ago
@itchymoche the tree looks way better
no more dieback and the root area has filled it
better than i thought
curlysoo 1 year ago