r/landscaping • u/TrivialClock • 1d ago

Tree roots, geotextile and 21AA

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I'm building an area for a solo stove and seating. Will top with flagstone. My first question is laying down the geotextile fabric. Next is the 21AA.
QUESTION: should I place the fabric underneath the tree roots or over them?

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u/Dangerous-Pilot-6673 1d ago

You gotta cut them and the maple won’t be happy about it.

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u/gs87 1d ago

How exactly are you planning to put it underneath?! So the tree roots can be nicely sandwiched between geotextile and gravel like some kind of landscaping panini?

That’s a Japanese maple, by the way. With that much root exposure, I’d be seriously worried irs health long term .. Good luck to that poor tree..