Privet hedge!!
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Scott
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Once I chop down the small privets growing in my back yard, what can I do to get rid of the short stumps, and make sure they don't grow back? Thanks y'all!
7 answers
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Hi Scott, You can manually cut/dig/chop them out. If you were so inclined, there's the old way of looping a strong chain around them and hooking the other end to a truck to rip them out of there.
Dan's of Central Florida, Inc.
on Sep 26, 2011
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There 's no way around the previous post. Pull them out!
Joe Washington
on Sep 26, 2011
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. Unfortunately the land is not exactly vehicle accessible, I'm afraid the shovel may be my only recourse. Would spraying Roundup on the small stumps (1/4"-1") do anything?
Scott
on Sep 26, 2011
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If you want to go that route, painting concentrated Roundup on fresh stumps should kill them and end any new growth. Here's some more detailed info: http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publications/PDF/FSA-6124.pdf
3po3
on Sep 26, 2011
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use undiluted Roundup. Be sure to pain the stump as soon as you cut the top so it will absorb the chemical to be effective. I use a foam paint brush as the applicator. You will have babies popping up for quite a few seasons, so it will require due diligence on your part or you will shortly be back to square one.
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Sep 27, 2011
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Thanks so much for your replies, I don't know what I'd do without the community on this site!
Scott
on Sep 27, 2011
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you will have better results with Roundup if you spray thoroughly while there are still leaves in the plant. The foliage is what carries the poison to the roots.
Lori Behlen
on May 22, 2013
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