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Killing Maple Tree Roots Ruining a Walkway

Q: Product to kill a big maple tree and its roots? Roots are ruining my walkway.

A: Once you cut down the tree, roots won't grow larger or elongate. But they may send up leafy sprouts nearby. Be vigilant clipping sprouts at ground level for a year; roots underneath will die. When sprouts stop appearing, repair the walkway without worries.

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