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Old 26-08-2011, 02:58 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default If you were getting rid of an evergreen windbreak...
On 26/08/2011 14:41, wrote:
In article , Martin Brown
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Most things grown as hedges can tolerate incredible levels of cutting
back there are few exceptions too like the notorious Leylandii.


Not sure if I missed something - but if the OP is getting three fellahs
to do the removal, they will usually do stump grinding for not much
more. Doesn't get rid of all the root, but takes it reasonably back.

I missed that bit. If a stump grinder is available then it is easy. A
trace of dilute copper sulphate on the remaining bits cut ends will help
accelerate the wood rot fungi colonising the leftovers.

Regards,
Martin Brown
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