[alotig32]

I have a medium sized oak tree in my front yard that has some exposed roots breaking through the soil about 2-3" What is the best solution to dealing with this?

 

[J_nick]

Best solution would be to remove the tree. Bermuda doesn't like shade so it likely won't thrive under the tree.

If removal isn't an option then a mulch ring around the tree would be another option.

 

[Cavan806]

Well...you can always do what I did and cut down the tree.
Besides cutting down the tree you could shave down the top of the exposed roots to just below the soil level. I've done that before and then leveled with top soil or sand to cover them. Honestly though that only really helps with mowing. The grass over those roots will always struggle until the wood is removed entirely.

Just my two scents.

 

[Guest]

tree vs bermuda grass..I've cut the roots in my backyard tree and high topped it as well it survived fine.

 

[raldridge2315]

Trees and bermuda grass don't mix.

 

[SGrabs33]

https://youtu.be/ZSwzv2XQW4o

 

[alotig32]

Appreciate it fellas, I shaved down the top of the roots and decided if the tree does not survive I will just cut it down! I cut the canopy very high so the Bermuda does fairly well under the tree, but not perfect like in full sun.