Volunteer trees large to small & how to kill an invasive grapevine.

Sandy
by Sandy
About 2 years ago I had to wear a cast on my left leg for about 9 months and the yard got away from me! I now have volunteer trees from 25' tall to 12" inches! Too many to count. What is the best way for me to kill off the stumps if I cut them down? Any other ideas? Also, I have a very invasive grapevine killing off my evergreens, how do I kill the grapevine once and for all? I had a tree trimming/yard clean-up crew come in about 4 years ago but it's a jungle again, the grapevine survived, and spending another $800.00 is out of the question. Please help! Any advise would be great!!! Thanks :)
  6 answers
  • Douglas Hunt Douglas Hunt on May 26, 2013
    Sandy, cut the trees and the grapevine as close to the ground as possible, then, using a foam brush, paint the remaining trunks with full-strength herbicide containing glyphosate. You will probably have to repeat the process, but eventually it will work.
  • Sandy Sandy on May 26, 2013
    Thank you Douglas! Can I find the herbicide with glyphosate at any gardening retailer? Will I need to be extra careful with my dog in the yard? Thank you again!
  • Douglas Hunt Douglas Hunt on May 26, 2013
    Yes, Sandy, at any garden center. Since you are painting it, not spraying it, there should be no damage to your dog, although it wouldn't be great for him to lick the freshly painted trunks.
  • Sandy Sandy on May 26, 2013
    Thanks Douglas I will give it a go! I really appreciate the advice!! Happy Memorial Weekend!
  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Sep 06, 2023

    Use this product and you should have success. Bonide

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Sep 06, 2023

    We have a grapevine that does not want to die, the roots must go down many, many feet into the ground. We cut it off close to the ground and now just mow it down. Otherwise, try to dig it up if you choose to not use chemicals.