Poplar Removal: Stump Grinding + Glyphosate = No Resprouts

Kill Roots Before Grinding

Poplars sprout aggressively from stumps and roots. Best sequence:

1. Cut trees.
2. Immediately paint stumps with undiluted glyphosate.
3. Wait 2 weeks for translocation.
4. Grind stumps 10–12″ below grade.
5. Roots decay naturally; no need to excavate.

If Grinder Insists on Same‑Day

Have them grind to planned depth, then apply glyphosate to fresh cambium before backfilling. Expect a few sprouts; wipe with glyphosate as they appear.