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Originally Posted by Catalina36
I recently purchased a home in TV. In my front yard I have a florida oak tree in a circular brick/paver bed. There are roots growing up through the black mesh and stones having leaves and growing wild in the bed. They are not weeds but appears to be actual tree branches growing up from the roots. I have tried cutting them, but they are growing back rapidly. Does anyone know of a way to deal with these type of tree roots that are growing upward?? Should I just leave them and forget about planting flowers in the circular bed.
Any ideas would be appreciated, Thanks in advance.
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When, you cut something the plant sends growth hormones to quickly repair the damage you have done, the reason they come back quickly.
The best time to do this type of cutting would be dec or jan.
Teasing a little but, "Should I just leave them and forget about planting flowers?" It is not a good place to plant flowers and the tree is far more stubborn than you are.
The suckers, the winter is the best time to remove them. Typical pruning tools will not cut close enough and the soil will ruin them. If, you know how to sharpen a chisel will do a better job and you will need to sharpen it every few cuts.