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Privet Roots

Posted by Bradley McAllister on July 26, 2013 at 6:18pm

Hi All, went to see a job today, 16 metres of Privet Root, (the contractor who put in the fence were supposed to have taken them out before putting the fence in, and they cut the privet down without removing the root. Can a rotavator be used on Privet Roots to get rid of them? if so what rate does this come in at?

Thanks Bradley

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  • Chris Auld July 26, 2013 at 9:15pm

    A rotavator will not remove roots, it might cut them up a bit but they will always grow back. You will need a mini digger for this. Is the fence directly above the old hedge? If so you will probably need to remove it first to do the job properly.

  • Geoff Norfolk July 26, 2013 at 9:58pm

    If you're not planting anything else there, can't you just leave them? If any start growing, treat the new growth with Garlon. I would be surprised if a rotovator could get through the roots.

  • Paul McNulty July 26, 2013 at 10:18pm

    Surely a local stump-grinder specialist could knock this out easily? No need for a digger or chemicals.

  • Tim Bembridge July 28, 2013 at 10:32am
    A mattock and a strong chap is the ideal tool for the job!
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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd July 28, 2013 at 10:59am

    That's what I would use. Alternatively a brushwood killer such as Grazon Pro might prevent kill it off if it starts to grow again.
    Tim Bembridge said:
    A mattock and a strong chap is the ideal tool for the job!
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