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I think thats right - although if its been there for 20 years will a 3.5T be big enough ?? :-)
Issues I can see are more about how deep you might have to dig to clear the root system and if there are any services, drains etc surrounded by the rhizomes. Plus when you clear it what commitment have you agreed for follow up clearance of stray bits of growth where the rhizomes have escaped the digger bucket and started to re-grow ?..there are always a few..
There is an existing root blocker in place to prevent running of the phllyostchys area,but it has grown old and needs renewing.The clump itself is in an awful condition. Battered would be a generous description. Thus the reason for removing. In the times I have visited already this year I have not noticed any running. That's not to say it hasn't happened. The area itself poses no risks to services thankfull but there is a concrete panel fence along the bottom dividing the boundary to the neighbours. Gotta be careful there.
It's very dry here still. I thought a 3.5 would get down the metre or so and snap the roots as I went along. I'll try it first with the hire company on speed dial for a 5 if needed. Great advice by the way. It's always better to be mentally prepared for all eventualities.
Have a good weekend.
Paul
With regard to after the work. The client wants to wait until the whole project is finished before deciding on renewing the grass and a maintenance contract. That will be the time for follow up discussions.
...well you'll have a hole for a pond !
To get it to a managable hight for removing it with the digger I would go throught it with a chain saw and clear the brash before going at the roots.
Any pictures Paul ? Which bamboo is it ? Is it worth trying to save some -- they can cost a fair bit !
Would agree with Dave -- removing the bulk of the canes would make it quicker - unless you see an advantage of having cane height for rocking or pulling out.
Thanks guys..
It was that step I was hoping to skip. But on thinking of it it may be wiser to cut them down first..knowing me if I dont, one of those canes will snap back and break the glass window or a lamp on the digger..no pics I'm afraid.
Have a good weekend