Removing a 75-Foot Hedge: Why Stump Grinding Beats Herbicide on Stumps

Three Removal Methods

Homeowner considers cutting hedge to ground and treating stumps with Roundup to rot roots.

Glyphosate requires leaf absorption to translocate to roots. Spraying stumps wastes product and money.

Removes stump and major roots instantly, prevents resprouting, prepares site for replanting. Cost is justified for 75-foot hedge.

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