How can I keep roots from growing back?

Question

I have just recently cut down a bush in my yard. The roots are pretty deep and I'm wanting to plant flowers here. How can I stop the roots from growing back??

Answer 1

You can prevent the roots, and any other growth from the bush you just cut, by spraying or applying any product that contains the active ingredient called; "TRICLOPYR". It's sold in most hardware stores under the name of "Brush-B-Gone" or "Brush-Killer".

If you have a stump remaining, simply drill some holes into the stump and pour in a diluted mixture (50/50 with water) into those holes.

If you've already removed the stump, and you begin to see some re-growth from the roots, you can spray the new growthn with the product. Just make sure you spray thoroughly to wet all the foilage.

Roots should begin to appear dessicated (dried) once death occurs.

Hope this solves your problem. Good luck!

-Professional Certified Crop Consultant with over 30 years of experience and a Degree in Plant Science

Answer 2

Depends on the plant. Some will grow from root pieces, others won't. I'd go ahead and prepare the soil well (that will be tough) replenish the soil with compost et all and plant your flowers. Could be with the extra nitrogen and moisture the remaining roots will just turn to humus. If the shrub was the type that suckered easily....yeah, you might be seeing it again. If that's the case, keep the shovel handy.........

Answer 3

Did down deep and get out what you can. That is the best you can do. Refill the hole with compost and plant away!