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getting rid of hedge/ bush

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  • 19-03-2011 12:55pm
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    justo
    Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I recently cut back an ugly hedge/ bush that was at the end of the garden - I want to replace it with something more attractive. There are 4 remaining parts of the hedge which I want to remove but they are firmly rooted.

    Any suggestions as to easiest way to kill them off?

    Thanks.

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    Beruthiel
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    Dig the roots up.


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    justo
    Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭justo


    Beruthiel wrote: »
    Dig the roots up.

    Yeah. Thanks for that.

    Do you know an easier way? As mentioned the roots are firmly planted and I would rather kill them off to be certain of getting rid of them.


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    Stinicker
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    justo wrote: »
    Yeah. Thanks for that.

    Do you know an easier way? As mentioned the roots are firmly planted and I would rather kill them off to be certain of getting rid of them.

    I had a tree like this that grew at a very fast rate, was too lazy to dig it out so cut to the stump and had a log fire ontop of it and it killed it and burnt it out too.


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    Spangles
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    There are different liquid products that can be applied directly onto the stump/root. Here's a link to one I found

    www.lovethegarden.com/product-details/roundup-tree-stump-root-killer

    I would be very careful when using it if there are animals/pets that may come into contact with it. Am sure they advise accordingly i.e. tying plastic bag over treated stump.

    Good luck


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    blackharvester
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭blackharvester


    justo wrote: »
    Yeah. Thanks for that.

    Do you know an easier way? As mentioned the roots are firmly planted and I would rather kill them off to be certain of getting rid of them.


    hi, i can recomend you SKB root killer. you can buy it in hardwarde shop for about 15e. you have to drill couple of holes in each stump, then apply SBK with paint brush or something similar to those holes and all over, and then cover stumps with plastic bag. you have to be very carefull as this is strong poison, keep away from kids and pets and other plants in garden. use gloves

    http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Co0Chl9AL._SL500_AA300_.jpg


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    Antiquo
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭Antiquo


    justo wrote: »
    Hi,

    I recently cut back an ugly hedge/ bush that was at the end of the garden - I want to replace it with something more attractive. There are 4 remaining parts of the hedge which I want to remove but they are firmly rooted.

    Any suggestions as to easiest way to kill them off?

    Thanks.
    Beruthiel wrote: »
    Dig the roots up.
    justo wrote: »
    Yeah. Thanks for that.

    Do you know an easier way? As mentioned the roots are firmly planted and I would rather kill them off to be certain of getting rid of them.

    If you want to replant then you will need to dig the ground and replace nutrients lost to the hedge which has been growing there for the past few years, i.e. dig in compost and break up the soil. While you are digging remove what's left of the roots it won't take long and you will be certain of getting rid of them.

    Sprays, potions, lotions and bonfires will not remove the roots however a wee bit of sweat and effort will.

    Not everything in gardening can be resolved with a handy off the shelf wonder chemical. :)

    If you are unable to dig for whatever reason then enlist the services of a local handyman/gardener who will have them out in no time for small money.


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