Killing Poplars for Firewood: Hack-and-Squirt, Wipe Sprouts

Standing Dead for Seasoning

Frill cuts 3 in. apart around trunk; squirt undiluted Roundup/Garlon into cuts. Tree dies standing, dries for firewood. Cuts at waist height.

Wipe Roundup on sprout leaves with rag (wear gloves). Don't spray—kills grass.

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