Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Shrub Clearing

Maybe you just bought a new lot of land and you want to clear it for a new build. Or, you might just have some overgrown shrubs in your backyard that need tending to. You might start looking up how to DIY your shrub removal and think you might be able to manage the project. Before you get out the gardening gloves, take a look at why you’re better off calling a professional company instead of shrub clearing by yourself.

What’s Involved?

First, you will want to trim down the plant so it is easier to manage and get to the stump. In an ideal situation, you will have a smaller shrub that you could simply cut through. You could easily cut off the branches and then remove the stump and roots with a shovel and trowel. With the rest of the other overgrown brush, you can clear it all with a basic garden trimmer and hedge shears. This is manageable for you to DIY and without much help.

Potential Shrub Problems

Most likely, if these shrubs are overgrown, cutting through the branches and removing the stump might be more difficult than expected. For example, an overgrown arborvitae can have a substantial root and stump system that will require more attention and potentially need power tools. If that is the case, then you could potentially need a chainsaw and stump grinder. These machines can make quick work of the branches and stumps. But, you need to keep in mind that there is a lot of safety that should be taken into account while using this machinery. Also, many people don’t have these tools in their garage so you would have to rent them or contact someone who has them. One thing that we do not recommend is pulling out the stump and roots of these shrubs with a vehicle. This is extremely risky and could result in injury.

Why You Should Call a Professional

If you plan on removing shrubs and bushes yourself, you will probably have to at least plan for a whole day, or even a whole weekend to get the job done. There could potentially be wires and utility lines that could cause problems if you dig into them. Therefore, you should also call your local hotline to make sure you won’t damage anything underground while you dig. As mentioned before, you will need to get your hands on a chainsaw and stump remover, potentially.

Professional Solutions

On the other hand, you could call a local company that specializes in removing overgrown shrubs and bushes. Then you might have a group of individuals who have removed numerous trees and bushes of all kinds. This company would also have all the equipment and machinery that is needed for the job, so no need to worry about renting anything like a stump remover or chainsaw. They will also be professionals that are trained in all the safety while running the machines, making the whole process much more safe. Lastly, you will have your yard cleared out in half the time as opposed to having to spend a whole weekend taking care of those overgrown shrubs and plants. Once the removal of the shrubs is complete, the professional company will have all the vehicles needed to make sure all the shrubs and plants are disposed of and picked up properly.

Need Help with Shrub Clearing?

If you need a company to assist you with shrub clearing in your yard, contact LTRC Tree Specialist! We have all the services you need for any kind of tree or shrub removal. Call us today at (404) 977-4528.