The majority of my front garden is concreted over, but with a 3m x 15cm area of soil at the side. In this small area there is a young sapling growing in the corner by the house.
I'm concerned about the roots damaging the house and foundations and I want rid of the tree before it grows much more.
I've heard that most weedkillers would not be effective if just sprayed on.
I'll go to a garden centre for more info later, but I'd appreciate any advice you could give in the meantime.
2007-01-20 01:42:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I tried removing it manually but without success.
2007-01-20 01:54:56 · update #1
Hi Terrier!!
In order for you to dig deep!!! to expose the roots. It will take you a long and hard work, but doing this gives you the chance to plant it some where else!!!
I know your concern is genuine but, we need trees around, they are very important, as important as you keeping your house in one piece!!!
Trees help the environment tremendously!!! And if we all go and cut out the trees for cosmetic purposes soon we will NOT have clean air to breath!!!
Consider this and first try to look for a nice wide area, where you could re-plant this tree. Look at it this way, after wards every time you can look at it and watch it grow.
You will even benefit from the comfort of it's shadow, reading a good book. Growing old, happy together.
You will NOT regret going through the trouble!!! Trust me.
GOD BLESS YOU & HAPPY LIFE
ALLIV Z
2007-01-27 06:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by Alliv Z 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, is the Tree direct against the house wall??? Depending on the thickness of the Tree , there are a number of ways of removing it. 1. Hammer in a few Copper Nails, 2. Dig around roots as near as possible and pour a couple of litres Diesel over it. Leave the roots wide open to the Climate, The Frost will do the rest lol. If U wish to save the Tree then dig around the roots as much as possible and then severe the roots and plant the tree somewhere else.
2007-01-20 16:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by jaywalker252 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut the sapling down leaving 18" protruding from the ground.Spray the cut with a systemic herbicide.In about a month you'll be able to easily pull the rest of the sapling from the ground.
2007-01-28 01:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by boatworker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cut the sapling at ground level & pour two pounds of rock salt (ice cream salt) in a 18 inch circle around the trunk. The salt will kill the roots and the tree won't come back.
2007-01-20 09:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its a sapling dig it out. If too big for that cut down as near to ground as possible drill hole in the centre pour in creosote or brushwood stump killer. Also if possible cover whats left of stump with heavy black polythene and pile some earth over it.leave for about 6 months.
2007-01-20 09:57:53 · answer #5 · answered by Branded 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut it down but leave the stump and get some special root killers treat it and put a plastic bag over the stump but as you have to get the root killer from a gardening store you might as well verify this before you waste time get the right advice first to save you time in the long run
2007-01-23 19:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by The tagg master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in a chemist years ago and had to sell copper sulphate which was for killing trees. Don't know if you can still get it now though. Alternatively just hammer in a couple of copper nails, that should do it.
2007-01-20 15:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a length of rope tie to tree tie other end to tow bar and put car in first gear the rest is history.
2007-01-20 10:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get a tree surgeon out, he will take it out by the roots. but I think it costs about £90-£100.
2007-01-20 09:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by nosy old lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call in a tree surgeon
2007-01-20 16:03:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋