Cracks in the pavement on your driveway or sidewalk are more than just unsightly. They may present hazards that increase the risk of falls on your property, and they may indicate that the trees on your property have grown out of control. Though pavement cracks are common in Tucson due to the intense heat, they may also be caused by wandering tree roots that apply uneven pressure on concrete or asphalt. If you’ve noticed growing cracks in pavement on your property, consider what that may mean for your trees.

Your tree roots have become overgrown.

One of the reasons you’ll want to call on a professional landscaper when you plant trees on your property is that it may be hard for you to predict where a tree may grow as its roots expand underground. Arborists and landscapers may be helpful in planning where to plant so that roots are not as likely to creep under your driveways or walkways, leading to cracks later on.

Your trees may not have a stable foundation.

As trees grow underneath concrete, they may apply uneven pressure from below that causes the pavement to crack. As it does, tree roots will move upward, losing their grip in the soil and shifting. Left unattended, trees may fall or become uprooted as they continue to damage the concrete.

You may need to reconfigure your landscape.

Scheduling concrete repairs is only one step in the process if tree roots are the cause of cracks. You may also need to call a local landscaping company to redesign your landscape so that trees are a source of shade and beauty rather than a source of damage.
For all the services you need to maintain beautiful trees in your Tucson yard, call Complete Landscaping at (520) 323-8918. You can also learn more about our professional arborists by visiting our website.