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110%er [9879]
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So I've ripped out about a dozen shrubs the hard way
May 2, 2019, 7:25 PM
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using loppers, an ax and a mattock.
We're talking about well-establish root structures that are almost impossible to dig through with a shovel. I've taken out what I can without digging a trench, but I imagine it's going to be hard to replant anytime soon.
What do now? Wait a season or two for the remaining roots to completely die and rot? I don't have much room in the backyard for machinery, and I didn't feel like taking the fence down to yank everything out root and stem with a truck.
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CU Medallion [54011]
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Now you drink a beer.
May 2, 2019, 7:27 PM
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This is the only acceptable answer.
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110%er [9879]
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Well I was doing that the whole time, fam. Do you take me
May 2, 2019, 7:28 PM
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for the kinda sucker who does manual labor sober?
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Lot o points [180861]
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At least you didn't have to go to work while you dug shrubs.***
May 2, 2019, 7:29 PM
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Lot o points [155578]
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CU Medallion [64837]
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@tiggity***
May 3, 2019, 11:14 AM
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that's a piece o work there. I would paint straight roundup
May 2, 2019, 7:41 PM
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on any cut roots. maybe a couple times.
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110%er [9879]
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Thanks. I can be patient on the back shurbs,
May 2, 2019, 7:44 PM
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but I'm also planning on ripping out the sides and the fronts, Too. Trying to start with a clean slate and plant what I want to.
I think I'm gonna rip out the front ones with a truck, even if it means having to replant grass at the front of the bed.
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All-In [49144]
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that's the trick. Or a 4WD compact tractor in low.
May 2, 2019, 9:46 PM
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if you paint the roots w/ Roundup, do it while the cut is still fresh.
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Lot o points [155578]
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I've used nuthin but trucks.
May 2, 2019, 10:16 PM
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1997 LandCruiser once, didn't even have to hit the gas pedal.
Last time used the Cayenne. Locked the center and rear diffs on both of em.
I was puckered tight on the last one....was just waiting to shid out a $5k transmission on the ground pulling shrubs, but it was stout.
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Paid a guy $200 cash to pull approx. 100 seventy year old...
May 2, 2019, 9:46 PM
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azaleas, roots and all. Dude was a magician on that backhoe. He hauled them away in a dump truck as well.
Offered him a beer afterwards, he said "For another $50 i'll fill all these holes with topsoil".
Came home from work the next day, entire area perfectly smooth with nice fresh topsoil, ready for planting.
I almost cried
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Re: Paid a guy $200 cash to pull approx. 100 seventy year old...
May 2, 2019, 10:33 PM
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I pulled up approx 35 mature boxwoods with a chain hooked to my 4 wheel drive Jeep. As soon as I drug them to the street someone would pick them up...Amazing
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Come-a-long is a good option***
May 2, 2019, 11:53 PM
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Heisman Winner [105417]
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I suggest you eat alot of mushrooms and imagine the plants
May 3, 2019, 7:43 AM
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growing back. They will be beautiful flowers with flowing colors that speak to you.
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You bringin shrooms tonight?***
May 3, 2019, 11:15 AM
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Burn the house down, collect insurance, build a nicer house,
May 3, 2019, 8:25 AM
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have new landscaping installed.
Profit!
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Buy cheap reciprocating saw from Harbor Freight, cut roots
May 3, 2019, 8:31 AM
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around the bush/small tree, then pull up with a 2003 Pathfinder 4X4.
At least, that's what works for me.
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Pay someone...
May 3, 2019, 9:15 AM
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I cut down a huge hegde a few years back. Probably had 75 - 100 stumps/roots. My yard guy said let me know if I wanted him to take care of them, I said, I've got this but thanks though. Got a farm jack and went to work. 1st stump/roots, out in 20 seconds, I've got this...2nd stump, 3 hours and still didn't get it out...close to heat stroke at this point. Text my yard guy, he quotes me what would have seemed like a ridiculous amount prior to my futile attemp. I couldn't respond done deal quickly enough. He and another guy worked two days with pick axes and hoes in July heat, nice neat and raked spot when they were done.
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Oculus Spirit [79110]
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Buy 13 gallons of bleach. Dump a whole gallong on each
May 3, 2019, 9:49 AM
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of the remains.
The last gallon is for you.
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