A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO BUSH REMOVAL

guide to bush removal
Table of Contents

Haven’t you always imagined a beautiful and neat garden in your backyard? It not only offers a natural haven where you can sit under the sun and relax but it also never fails to impress your guests.

One easy way to make your garden look neat is to remove all unwanted bushes by hiring a reputed tree maintenance company. For an in-depth guide Follow our guide to bush removal, and you will have a lovely lawn in reality too.

The proper maintenance of your garden is not only crucial to make it look appealing, but also to preserve the health of the trees, shrubs, and grass. In fact, it’s only by giving your lawn good health that you can uplift its beauty. Look for reliable tampa tree removal services to maintain your garden in the best possible way.

How to Remove Bushes

Your shrubs are an essential part of the landscape. They catch the maximum attention, and being at a low height, they are prone to more damage. Read on if you want to find out the best way to remove bushes.

  1. Clip the branches– Use a pruning shear to clip off the stems. Measure 15-20 inches from the ground and remove branches above that height. It will help if you cut off all the branches that come out of the trunk. Though, it would help if you left a few in case you are unable to remove the bush and need to tie it to a chain to pull it off. The remaining branches will provide grip to the chain.
  2. Dig around the trunk – Digging the soil would loosen the grip of the plant to the earth. Keep digging till you find the root which you are unable to cut through with your shovel. Cutting the roots in this way is your first step towards bush root removal.
  3. Cut through the root – As and when the roots are showing while you dig, keep severing them with your ax. Doing this will keep disconnecting the main trunk from the roots, gradually removing your shrubs completely.
  4. Keep on with digging and cutting the root – If you follow this process, you will eventually free the trunk from the root. If not free, it will at least make it extremely loose so you can pull it out easily.
  5. Pull out the trunk– Once you make the trunk loose enough, it’ll be pretty easy for you to yank it off the ground. If you are unable to do so, use a shovel to dig out the roots. Bush root removal can be a tedious task. So if you are still thinking about how to remove bushes or are stuck at some point, it’s best to call the professionals.
  6. Remove the debris– Congratulations if you have managed to remove the shrub on your own. Bring a small cart, fill it with the debris and discard the waste. If it’s just that one shrub to be removed, then great! But imagine the work you will need to put in for several such bush root removals.
  7. Flatten the earth This will be your final step. Removing any plant right from the roots would disturb the flat soil. The area from where you have pulled the trunk out would also leave back a ditch. Fill it and flatten the earth.

Having a messy garden is doing nobody any good. And unsightly shrubs make it worse because their short height catches the eye more than any other tree. So, it is best to remove the bushes and free up your yard space for other plants, or maybe a beautiful flower bed.

Hope this guide to bush removal would help you in your task. But let us also warn you that it’s a tricky and tedious job. Therefore, the best way to remove bushes is to hire a professional shrub and tree removal service to carry on this task for you.

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Tony Padgett
Tony Padgett

I'm Tony Padgett, a certified arborist (FL-9569A) and owner of Panorama Tree Care since 2001. I manage our team in multiple locations, focusing on safe and expert tree services. I also love giving tree services & care advice for better green spaces. Count on us for dedicated and experienced tree services.

Related Articles