What is the easiest way to kill a lilac bush?




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Rowgop (Pam) on May 08, 2018
https://www.hunker.com/12486969/what-do-you-use-to-kill-lilac-bush-rootsHelpful Reply -
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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on May 08, 2018
https://www.gardenguides.com/92430-kill-lilac-bushes.htmlhttp://homeguides.sfgate.com/rid-old-lilac-roots-trunks-24188.htmlhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/getting-rid-of-lilac-bushes.htmHelpful Reply -
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Alison Savill on May 08, 2018
cut it down close to the ground and paint the stump with a broad spectrum herbicide shortly after the cut is madeHelpful Reply -
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Marty Phelps on May 08, 2018
Someone would love to have it and they transplant easily. best to just remove it than to kill it.Helpful Reply -
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Wendy on May 08, 2018
Good luck and let us know how it goes!Helpful Reply -
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