This is a general problem with cherries - the roots tend to be very close to the surface. In lawns this means they appear in the lawn, and end up getting 'scalped' as you mow. In hard surfaces it usually means disruption to the surface and trip hazards.
There's not a great deal you can do about this. The harsh fact is that in many situations if you want a cherry you have to accept that it will cause problems in the surrounding area. Boa's suggestion of carefully removing the lawn around the base of the tree is probably your best option. Significantly, this removes the need to mow around here so reduces the risk of damage to both the tree and your mower. |