easy way to remove hedge roots ?

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Post 726861 by Harvey on 2014-07-30 10:38:38

Decided to remove the hedge and fit fence but had to get the roots out. Got to be an easier way than taking them out by hand ?. Image Image Image It took a one hour from start to finish so easy. Turned out it was just like pulling up carrots.

Post 726864 by M-R-P on 2014-07-30 10:41:15

Very nice. I was gonna suggest a 4Oz stick of blasting jelly but that'll do. Wouldn't it be quicker to just drag them out with the R?

Post 726867 by Jimmie on 2014-07-30 10:43:57

Now think of all the soil you need now by removing them.

Post 726869 by Harvey on 2014-07-30 10:45:39

[QUOTE=M-R-P;726864]Very nice. I was gonna suggest a 4Oz stick of blasting jelly but that'll do. Wouldn't it be quicker to just drag them out with the R?[/QUOTE] No it did try that with the van but not a chance.

Post 726870 by oblark on 2014-07-30 10:46:07

Ratchet straps - 101 uses :)

Post 726873 by jamesy12345 on 2014-07-30 10:50:30

[QUOTE=M-R-P;726864]Very nice. I was gonna suggest a 4Oz stick of blasting jelly but that'll do. Wouldn't it be quicker to just drag them out with the R?[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Harvey;726869]No it did try that with the van but not a chance.[/QUOTE] I've seen it done with a Volvo 460, the roots weren't as deep as those in the photos above though

Post 727265 by Harvey on 2014-08-01 10:50:03

Well job done at last, that's the gardening done for this year !. [ATTACH=CONFIG]25994[/ATTACH] Will be glad to get back to work as this gardening lark is hard work.

Post 727266 by Harvey on 2014-08-01 10:53:09

[QUOTE=Jimmie;726867]Now think of all the soil you need now by removing them.[/QUOTE] No replaced it with concrete ,3 concrete posts cemented in that makes up for the soil removed.