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Channel roots to open soil

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trees in sidewalk cut outs

Trees can be encouraged to thrive in urban landscapes by directing roots to good soil. In this case, there is good soil in the open lawn area to the right side of the photograph. Roots can be directed to grow into this soil with special provisions described in the next photo.