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Removing Large Shrubs Effortlessly with a Come-Along Winch

A come-along (cable winch, ~$30) anchored to a tree or vehicle hitch pulls shrubs out with a few cranks. Wrap cable around the trunk. Roots snap cleanly. Saves backbreaking labor.

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