Tree roots don't go as deep as you think.
Most live in the top 12 to 18 inches of soil and spread two to three times wider than the canopy. Trenches, patio footings, and pool digs can cut right through them.
Planning a backyard project near a big tree? Link in bio to have our arborist walk the site first.
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A real photo of exposed shallow roots spreading well beyond a mature tree's canopy in a Franklin-area yard, or tree protection fencing set around a root zone near a patio or pool project. A simple Canva diagram showing roots spreading wide and shallow also works. Authentic photos strongly outperform stock images.
Canva text suggestion: "Tree Roots Spread Wide, Not Deep" or "Call an Arborist Before You Dig"