Removing shrubs or shrubs is physical work, but anyone can do it effortlessly. If you don't want to pry it out of the ground, just use a pickup truck to pull it out. Or trim the bush with pruning shears and dig to clean the roots of the plant. Once that's done, you'll have a vacant lot to use as needed.
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Method 1 of 3: Using a Pickup Truck
Step 1. Back off the truck toward the bush
Find a friend who has a pickup truck if you don't have one. It doesn't matter how much horsepower the truck has, you're going to need a tow bar. Never do this with a vehicle smaller than a truck.
If you don't have a truck, rent one. You may need to rent a truck in case something goes wrong
Step 2. Loop the tow chain around the bush
The tow chain is made to tow cars, so it's strong enough to pull shrubs. Wrap the chain around the bottom of the bush, as close to the ground as possible. Hook the end of the chain onto the chain itself and secure it in position.
Step 3. Hook the chain to the tow bar on the truck
Lower the rest of the chain as low as possible to the ground. The chain should always be attached to the tow bar, not to other weaker parts of the truck such as the bumper.
Step 4. Ask everyone to move out of the area
Bring small children and pets into the house. Ask the onlookers to step back, in case the chain breaks or a piece of wood shoots up. This is for their own good.
Step 5. Move the truck forward slowly
Press the gas pedal slightly and move forward. Once the chain rises from the ground and is firmly in position, stop. This will make the bush tug a little. At first it may not be enough to dismantle the entire plant.
Do not step on the gas pedal all at once. While advancing the truck quickly seems like a good idea, it will only break the chain and damage the truck or the ground
Step 6. Backtrack the truck and then move it forward until the bushes are lifted
Back the truck toward the plant until the chains loosen, then come back up to jolt the bush out of the ground. Repeat this method until the bush is uncovered.
Method 2 of 3: Digging a Bush by Hand
Step 1. Put on gloves and long sleeves
Protect your skin before starting the pruning process. A long-sleeved shirt and long pants such as jeans will protect you from wood chips. Also wear a pair of gardening gloves.
Step 2. Prune the smaller branches with pruning shears
Just align the branches of the plant in the middle of the blade, then cut them out. Prune from the outer edge of the bush, and slowly reduce in size. You don't need to cut all the outer branches because by cutting the big branches in the middle of the clump, the outermost small branches will be removed all at once.
Use long-handled shears to make the cutting process easier and faster. You can also use a reciprocating saw, pruning saw, or hand saw
Step 3. Saw off the larger branches near the main trunk
Look for branches in the middle of the clump. Cut as close to the main stem as possible.
You can also use a chainsaw to cut large bushes. Wear protective equipment, including a helmet, goggles, ear protection, and thick gloves. Do not let the chainsaw hit the ground
Step 4. Saw the main stem as close to the ground as possible
Hold the hand saw or pruning saw horizontally and cut the main stem gradually. Trim the main trunk to remove any remaining branches. The lower the main stem is cut, the larger the portion of the bush you remove.
- Do not use the chainsaw if it is too close to the ground as the saw may bounce.
- If the roots won't be dismantled, you can stop at this point. Use an emery machine to flatten the stump and apply weed control to kill the plant. Weed killers will ensure that the stump doesn't grow back and that diseases like mold don't appear.
Step 5. Dig a trench around the bush to expose the roots
Use a pointed shovel. Dig as close to the main stem as possible. Clean the soil on the sides of the stem until the roots are exposed.
Step 6. Cut the roots with a chainsaw or shears of long-handled cuttings
A pruning saw or reciprocating saw can cut most roots easily. You can also use a hand saw or cutting shears. If you don't have these tools, just use a pointed shovel to cut roots in smaller bushes. Cut off all visible roots.
You can also use an ax or balincong (blencong) to cut the roots
Step 7. Dig until the blade of the shovel goes under the stump
Dig straight down in one place. You will see the base of the bush in the ground. Poke the shovel under it.
Step 8. Lift the stump with a shovel
Push the shovel handle to dig out the stump. Most likely the stump will not lift on the first try because there are still a lot of roots attached. Continue digging and cutting roots to dismantle the stump.
It can be helpful to have someone else pick up the stump with a shovel while you're pulling it. That way, the remaining roots will be faster and easier to dig up
Step 9. Return the soil to the hole
Clean the stems and plant debris. Use a shovel to seal and level the hole where the bush was previously located.
Step 10. Recycle plant parts
Some garbage collection services accept tied up tree branches and other plant debris. Call them or your garbage collector to find out. Otherwise, put the plant cuttings in a trash bag and take them to the nearest recycling or composting center.
Visit sites on the internet and places near you that offer recycling or composting services from organic waste. If not, compost it yourself to be used as fertilizer for other plants
Method 3 of 3: Using a Jack
Step 1. Cut tree branches with pruning shears
Start on the outside of the bush by cutting the smallest branches. You can also do this with other tools, such as a saw.
Step 2. Dig a trench around the bush
Use a pointed shovel or gardening shovel to dig out plant roots. Dig around the bush until the roots are visible on all sides.
Step 3. Cut the roots with an ax
Use an ax or balincong to cut off any visible roots. If you don't have either of these, just do so with a pointed spade or saw.
Step 4. Lay the plywood on both sides of the bush
Stack 2 to 3 plywood evenly on both sides of the plant. Plywood will raise the position of the jack to lift the bush.
Step 5. Attach the jack holder to one side of the bush
You can get a jack holder at an auto parts store. Place it on top of one of the plywood piles with the lifting arm facing up.
If you don't have a jack stand, stack 2 or 3 concrete bricks on top of the plywood
Step 6. Place the jack on the other side of the bush
Place the jack on top of another pile of plywood. Use a strong jack, such as a long, level hydraulic jack. This type of jack is more weight-bearing and has a mechanical arm that you can crank while standing behind it.
Scissor jacks, which are often used for cars, are not recommended. These jacks are weaker and are only designed to lift certain types of cars
Step 7. Place the wooden block on the jack and stand
Standard logs are 10 x 15 cm, but you will need longer blocks for larger bushes. Place one end of the block on the jack and the other end on the stand.
Step 8. Tie the stump to the log with a tow chain
Double-check the tow chain to make sure it is not damaged. If it breaks, find a new one at an auto parts store. Hook the end of the chain to the block, then loop it around the stump. Tie around the stump and secure the ends of the chain.
Step 9. Put on protective goggles and clear the area
You will be placing a very large load on the logs and chains. One of them can slam. So, wear eye protection, who knows this might happen. Ask children, pets, or people watching to stand far away or come inside the house.
Step 10. Crank the jack to raise it
Crank the jack mechanical arm. This arm will raise the log and lift the stump. If the stump has not fully lifted, lower the jack and place some additional wooden planks on the jack arm, under the beam.
Step 11. Saw off the visible roots
Take an ax or other cutting tool that you have used before. Lower the jack as low as possible to reduce tension in the chain, then cut off the remaining roots. When you're done, lift the stump out of the ground.
