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[-] hperrin@lemmy.ca 25 points 4 months ago

The shape of the roots of the shrubs is somewhat exaggerated. Many do go that deep, but they’re not that wide all the way down. There are only a few types that grow roots that look like that.

There are also deep root grasses if you want a lawn, but don’t want to ruin your soil.

https://thankyourlawn.com/grass-root-depth/

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