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Ash Tree Surface Roots and Bermuda Grass: Sand Cover Solution

Root Coverage

Cover exposed roots with sand (not soil)—max 2". Sand allows gas exchange; soil suffocates.

Grass Recovery

Existing Bermuda grows through sand if present before covering.
Sodding speeds coverage but not required.

Critical: Fertilizer Choice

NO Weed & Feed—herbicide kills trees. Use plain lawn fertilizer + lime separately.

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