For instance, a poorly placed tree can interfere with power lines, block natural light, overwhelm a lawn with thick roots, and generally compromise property value. (forestandtree.com)
I had no idea how much root to use so I use approximately 1-1/2 inches of turmeric root, fresh ginger about 1/2 thumb worth lol, I just cut about an inch or less depending how thick the root is, I use whole peppercorns, about 10, maybe less at times. (elanaspantry.com)
It is possible to trace thicker roots, barely concealed in the dirt, to aggregations of mushrooms. (discovermagazine.com)