![]() I have often done this with pine roots in my drive. First dig through the drive and cut off the roots that are destroying it. ![]() The other solution is to leave the tree where it is and protect the drive as you have suggested by installing a root barrier. Additionally I would treat the ground with humic acid which is an amazingly effective transplanting fluid and stimulates rooting. Then water three times a week, and then once a week and gradually taper off. Water thoroughly and deeply every day for three days. (This worked for me when transplanting a tree in my garden.) Refill the hole. I would also drench the roots with rooting compound before covering them with earth. Remove the ropes and canvas and position the tree properly before refilling the hole. Then use a rented crane to move the tree into the new hole. (Don’t let it dry out.) Next, dig under the roots, slide the tarp or canvas under the root ball and tie securely. Keep the rootball damp, cover it with tarpaulin or burlap to hold it together and tie with ropes. If drainage is inadequate, choose another location.īasically the system is to prune the tree artistically to shape it and reduce its amount of top growth, then trench around the roots preserving as much of the root ball as possible. Start by digging a new hole and testing the drainage as described in the box on page 40 of my organic book. You will need an expert horticulturist to do the job, and the best time for transplanting is fall. Fortunately olive trees can be readily transplanted and seldom die in the process. You could dig it up and move it further away from the drive. Now that you realize your olive tree’s true worth, the wise course would be to keep it and design your garden around it to take full advantage of its value, beauty, and the romantic Mediterranean atmosphere it can lend to your front garden. If you wanted to get rid of it, it would be far better to sell it than to cut it down. You would have to pay a pretty penny to purchase another one. Olive trees are also highly sought after now since they fit in with current styles and environmental ideals. Olive trees in California date back to Mission days. Once an olive tree has reached an advanced age it is valuable for its beauty, drought-resistance, Mediterranean atmosphere, and historic resonance. You are wise not to cut down a mature olive tree. Would this work? And how deep should the trench be? Any other suggestions? For example, I was thinking about digging a trench and filling it up with concrete to create a barrier. I was wondering how I can prevent the roots from invading the driveway again. But now that i know it is an olive tree, I would like to keep it, if possible. Unfortunately, one has destroyed the driveway with its roots, and we need to completely replace the driveway.įirst, I wanted to cut the tree down. There are two beautiful mature olive trees in the front.
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