How to Remove Dead Shrubs

Having lively shrubbery can certainly impact the way your landscaping looks. Dead shrubs can leave your area looking bland and ultimately unattractive. Shrub removal for dying plants is important when you are looking to upgrade your yard. Having professional help when doing so can be a safer and more effective alternative to at home processes. Interested in learning more about dead shrubs and professional removal? You have come to the right spot!

What are Shrubs?

Shrubs are considered a perennial woody plant that can range in size. Typically, shrubs are smaller in size and height than trees, but are bigger than herb plants. Unlike annual plants that die off at the end of the season, these woody stemmed bushes are planted above ground and will grow back yearly. More common shrubs can be evergreen or have floral features to spice up your space. With many shrubs being a low maintenance plant, it is common to find many of these around houses. Although considered low maintenance, it is important to still take care of them when needing trimmed, watered, and other needs.

Identifying Dead Shrubs

Initially determining if your shrub is showing signs of dying can be tricky, especially if you do not know how to properly inspect. One of the most common initial signs of a dying shrub is discoloration. This can include brownish colors on the foliage of the shrubbery. Another common sign of dying is wilted and fragile foliage. Although the leaves may not always appear to look like this, there can be other signs of death when identifying your shrubbery. If you are dealing with dying branches and foliage, it may be hard to revive your shrubs if not done as soon as possible.

Why are my Shrubs Dying?

If you notice that your shrub is becoming dull, it may be time for shrub removal. Dying shrubs can come from a variety of different factors. Watering your shrub just the right amount is important for the health of this plant. Watering your shrub too much or too little can be the reason why your shrub is dying. Over watering can cause the soil to become too moist, and ruin the health of your plant; under watering can cause your shrub to dry out and die. Shrubs can also become prone to types of diseases. More common diseases in shrubs can include boxwood blight, fire blight, powdery mildew, and more. Many of these diseases are found when the leaves of your shrubbery turn abnormal colors causing concern for the overall health of your plant. Noticing these diseases right away can avoid further diseases among other shrubbery.

Shrub Removal Alone

Shrub removal yourself can become a tedious and dangerous task if not done properly. While trimming is necessary and can be done at home, there are many reasons why you should hire a professional team when looking to remove shrubbery. Listed below are three problems that you may encounter when trying to remove shrubs yourself:

1. Overgrown roots – when deep in the ground, a professional team is needed to break these up for safe removal.
2. Utility lines – If done alone, you may cut a utility line which can be a bigger and more dangerous problem in itself.
3. No proper equipment – Removing shrubs requires professional equipment that you may not have laying around the house. Hiring a team that has all the resources needed can eliminate the stress and time accessing the proper equipment needed.

Time for Shrub Removal

Now that you have identified your dying shrubs, it is important to take action before matters get out of hand. Hiring a team of certified arborists can help upgrade your yard without any hassle! LTRC tree specialists can assist with any of your tree and planting needs. For more information, call (404) 977-4482, or reach out online for a free consultation!