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[-] hperrin@lemmy.ca 25 points 10 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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