How do I remove 30 year old row of boxwoods?

by Ken Luther

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What would be the easiest way to remove rows of shrubs up near front of house? Other than hiring someone else to do it. It is in a tough area to dig around them.

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Sharon Roscher on May 02, 2019

Thankfully our son had a beefy pickup truck and trailer hitch. He hooked it up with a couple of thick ropes and just pulled them out one at a time.

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Virginia S. on May 02, 2019

I don't know how big your boxwoods are, but you could tie them onto the bumper of your car or truck and pull them out by the roots if they are accessible.

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- Ken Luther on May 03, 2019
  
  Thanks for the idea. Would be tough with tree and street 30 away. Might try a winch on the large tree though after digging around some.
  
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William on May 02, 2019

I did exactly what Sharon and Virginia suggest two years ago. Tied a rope to the undercarriage of my SUV and pulled the bushes out. Not bumper....mine is plastic cover over the waffle bumper.

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Deb K on May 02, 2019

Hi Ken, it's not easy, but here's a video to guide you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDfJ5VTIIbo

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- Ken Luther on May 03, 2019
  
  Thanks for the video. It’s going to be plenty of work with rows of 25’ and 14’.
  
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- Deb K on May 04, 2019
  
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