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I have a healthy 4 year old, 8 feet tall, Japanese maple tree in the backyard, and some of its roots are growing on the surface of the ground, extending horizontally. I noticed that either people walking on them, or perhaps animals chewing on them, have eroded the bark on these roots exposing them and possibly giving access to their pulp. Concerned about this affecting the tree, I dumped half a bag of top soil that had been in the shed for years on top of these roots to cover them up.
The problem is that, as it turns out, the soil I poured is infested with ants, and possibly other bugs. I am concern this may actually affect the exposed parts of the roots.
Should I remove this soil?
Thanks!
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