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    Help! My Roots Are Showing

    By David Beaulieu | February 17, 2011

    A question I often receive from homeowners goes something like this: “I have this big pine tree out in my front yard. Nothing grows very well under it, making that area basically an expanse of dirt and weeds. Over the years, some of the roots have become exposed, making the area even messier-looking. Is it OK to cover the area under the tree with a load of loam, then plant perennials in that soil?” Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t…

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