Q: A large mesquite in my backyard has grown to the point where its roots are lifting up the concrete paving all over the yard. What can I do to stop this from happening?
A: The problem is probably going to get worse as time goes on. You need to dig down all around the tree and cut off some sections of the roots. But don’t get too close to the tree if you want to keep that tree alive and growing. Cutting too close to the trunk can kill the tree. You only want to cut roots that are less than a third of the diameter of the trunk in their thickness.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
