Sometimes it is necessary or desirable to remove a shrub from the garden, be it because it is poisonous like wisteria or has simply become too big. Or maybe you just want to redesign your garden.
How do I remove shrubs from my garden?
To remove shrubs, first cut the shrub back radically. Then dig up the root ball and remove any remaining root residue. Avoid removal during garden bird breeding season and prefer dry, loose and non-frozen soil.
When can I remove bushes?
If you want to dispose of your shrub afterwards, it can in principle be removed at any time. However, out of consideration for breeding garden birds, you should not do this during the breeding season; it is better to wait until late summer or autumn.
How do I remove shrubs from my garden?
It makes digging up a shrub much easier if you cut it back radically beforehand. Then dig up the root ball. Although removing tree or shrub stumps using chemicals is certainly possible, it is not very environmentally friendly. You can already tell from the industry's advice not to replant the treated area for the time being. It's better to grab a spade (€29.00 at Amazon) and a hoe.
Dig up the root ball as much as possible. You don't have to be squeamish, at least not if you want to dispose of the dug up shrub. Depending on the type of shrub, the remains of the roots can sprout again. The wisteria is known for this growth. Chop up any remaining roots in the ground or dig them up completely.
Can I plant the bushes elsewhere?
If your bushes are not very old, they may be able to be transplanted instead of being cleared and disposed of. However, this should happen at the optimal planting time. This means there is the greatest chance that the bushes will survive the procedure well and recover quickly. You should definitely water freshly planted shrubs well in the first few months.
The most important things in brief:
- Do not remove bushes during the breeding season of garden birds
- ideal conditions: dry, loose, not frozen ground
- first prune the bush radically
- then dig up the root ball
Tip
Before you remove your shrub completely, ask your friends or neighbors if they are interested in it. Maybe you can make someone else happy.
