Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener: Surface roots on drake elm, 2 by Feebysowner

Feebysowner wrote:
Oh, yeah - I\'ve got problems with the roots on this tree, for sure! Dug away some of the soil and met up with a network of tiny roots, not to mention some seriously big ones that look to be, at least, encircling half the tree. See pics. (Disregard the black cable line in the one pic.)

Now what? I suppose I am going to have to find an arborist to come take a look and advise on how to remove what can be removed????? Help!!!!