Help with Removing Hedges!!

normrefct · #1 Mar 28, 2006, 08:10 AM

Hello. It's springtime and that means outdoor landscaping.

Does anyone know an easy way of removing mature hedges that are about 4feet high and 20 feet long without using chains and a pickup truck?

Thank you.
Norm

fredg · Mar 28, 2006, 08:14 AM

Hi, Norm,
The method you mentioned sounds good to me!
I've always used the old shovel, ax, and hard work. I like your idea better!
I am sorry, but don't know any other way.
If you burn them, according to local laws, while still in the ground, then the roots will still be there.
Wish I had thought of your idea a couple of years ago, when I dug up 4 hedges in front of the house!
I do wish you the best of luck.

RickJ · Mar 28, 2006, 08:17 AM

Unless you want to break your back to dig up the root ball, pulling it out by the roots is the way to go.

An alternative to a truck and chain is a come-along, if you've got a good anchor for it.

BUT BE CAREFUL. If the chain breaks it could fly right at you and hurt you pretty bad.

fredg · Mar 28, 2006, 08:56 AM

HI,
Instead of a chain, why not a "tough" piece of nylon towing strap? There are straps made, sold at Auto parts stores, that can withstand a lot of tension, pulling cars, trucks, etc.
I have personally seen the effects of a chain snapping, causing injury.



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