Tree Root Girdling--What Is It & What to Do by Tagawa Gardens & Mike Landers, ISA Certified Arborist

Learn about this common tree problem from Certified Arborist, Mike Landers,and Tagawa's Garden Ambassador Luan Akin. They discuss what tree girdling is, why it is a problem that can kill trees, and what you can do about it. www.TagawaGardens.com

[@TonyMontgomery18]

Thanks for the video, although I was bummed when the most critical part of the ingrown root removal started and suddenly the video basically skipped to the end .....I thought I was going to learn something by watching the cut(s) in detail.

[@arboristprotrees9766]

Look at other videos with "good roots" that radiate out away from the tree. You do not want any roots to collide with the trunk at all.

[@keepondoubletruckin8466]

Thank You

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

Think ill try it.

[@arboristprotrees9766]

No SHovel! use a single hook cultivator or Cobra head!

[@BillColeExperience]

To be clear, you should state what your objectives are with the roots. It appears just removing any wraparounds. If the goal is to increase business to arborists, not real helpful to homeowner.

[@CONCERTMANchicago]

Interesting response. Tree nurseries should be asked that question. As this specimen similar to Almost 100% of stock today arrived already suffering potential strangling root problem. Today's mulching f a d also causes same exact fatal problem. As all trunk flare roots should grow radially outbound to help keep tree standing similar to guy wires stiffening a tower antenna.

[@arboristprotrees9766]

Just watch other videos . I thought it was clear. I mean look at those wierd roots! maybe You could do more research .. (more business??) this guy is saving the tree.

[@arboristprotrees9766]

@@CONCERTMANchicago Yes- Nurseries are a joke! A fact that 60% of all nusery stock is doomed. They sell crap and then wait for ignorant people to buy more.

[@ckennedy309]

Sounds like you have a problem. Perhaps an arborist could help. He should start by telling you what roots do.