Can Mature Live Oaks Withstand Trimming The Exposed Roots Back Down To Ground Level?

We are laying St. Augustine sod around several of our mature oaks. To prepare the soil we would like to be able to bring the roots back down to grade.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/17/2021 @ 9:46 pm

Your trees could suffer. It is typically not recommended to cut tree roots. You might consider covering them with mulch or groundcover.

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