Gardening and Horticulture - getting out roots

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randypape
05-15-03, 02:33 PM
i 'm pulling out bushes and was wondering what's the best way to get the roots out, other than digging way down to remove them? this is a real pain to do , i'd pull them with a truck but can't get one in there. Thanks Randy

chfite
05-15-03, 04:01 PM
If you are removing the root ball of the plant, that is, about 18 inches around and beneath a large plant, less for a smaller plant, you should get all the roots that matter. Depending upon the plant, the roots will not sprout from that depth. What there are of them will simply decompose over time.

Hope this helps.