Thread: Hedge removal
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Old 17-07-2007, 10:52 PM
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I ahve a very old Privet hedge that I estimate is about 50 years old. It has been cut back harshly at least 3 times but although it is only 4 feet tall, it has had its day. Sadly I would like to remove the hedge as my neighbours dog uses the now large gaps as access to my garden and I have decided to replace it with a comparatively bland garden fence.
I would like to know it I have to remove the Privet at root level or can I cut if right down to ground level and trat the root to stop regrowth?
No-one offereing any answers then?