Roots need air and water to move through soil. Construction, regrading, or years of heavy foot traffic over the root zone compacts the ground and blocks both.
The damage doesn't show up right away. Thinning canopy or stunted growth a season or two later is often the first visible sign, long after the actual compaction happened.
Has your yard had any construction or heavy equipment work near a mature tree recently?
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Photo of compacted or exposed soil near a root zone, or a tree with visible canopy decline near a construction area. Authentic assessment photography carries this post.
Canva text suggestion: "What's Happening Beneath the Surface" or "Compaction Stresses Roots Slowly"