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Place trees on the other side of the walk
Damage can be reduced by planting on the side of the sidewalk away from the curb as shown above. This places the root flare in open soil instead of between the sidewalk and curb. This will reduce damage because roots do not have to grow under the sidewalk to reach the open soil space in the lawn.
