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Old 08-19-2008, 07:36 PM   #1
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Tree Root Killer Help


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I have cut down 4 trees and pulled most of the roots from the planting beds on a job site. However, the roots are sproating the tree again. What can I use to kill the roots and still be able to fill the holes and plant over the tree sites? Is there a chemical or method which will kill the roots and allow me to plant shrubs in its spot?

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Old 08-20-2008, 02:40 AM   #2
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I use a brush to apply Roundup on fresh stumps.
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Old 08-20-2008, 04:38 AM   #3
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Round up is designed to kill only green foliage that it encounters, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundup
Here is probably what you are looking for. http://keystonepestsolutions.com/ind...roducts_id=150
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It'll work on fresh cut stumps when coming into contact with the cambium layer. Green foliage serves as the gateway to get it into the plant system. I've used to kill small trees though open cut application as well.
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It'll work on fresh cut stumps when coming into contact with the cambium layer.

Well if the round up works,it will be cheaper than the other stuff.
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