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There are many reasons why you might want to get rid of plants in your yard, such as invasive plants, losing their aesthetics, or simply wanting to make room for other plants. It usually costs a lot of money to hire a professional to do this, but there are ways to help you kill the annoying tree and get rid of the tree once it's dead.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Peel off the bark

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   Peel off the outer shell. This is a method of killing plants by cutting off the flow of sap from the roots to the tips. You can peel the bark of the tree and use herbicides to speed up the process or not use the medication. Removing the bark is the easiest and most common way to kill the tree without the use of chemicals or herbicides, but it will take months for the tree to die. Start by peeling off loose parts of the bark to make it easier to reach the trunk. You should take a ring of bark about 10-13 cm wide.
   • You can peel the bark at any height, so choose a level where you are comfortable moving around the trunk.

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   Wear protective clothing. You have many options when cutting the bark, such as using a circular saw, ax, or even a wood chisel tool to cut thin bark. Take precautionary measures against using cutting tools, including goggles.

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   Cut a circle around the trunk. The depth of the cut depends on the thickness of the plant. For very thin plants you can cut about 1.3 cm deep, but for large, hard plants the cut should be 2.5 to 4 cm deep. Move around the tree and peel off a strip of bark as evenly as possible.

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   Cut a second ring around the trunk. To effectively peel the bark, you need to cut one more ring. These two rings should be about 5-10 cm apart. The second ring must be as deep as the first.
   • If you are using an ax, it will be difficult to create precise cross sections so you can replace them with notches. To make notches, you will cut one cut in a downward angle, then an upwards stroke where the two cuts intersect in the middle. For small trees this may only need to be about 5 cm wide, but large trees need to be about 15-20 cm wide. You should cut the notches of equal depth, similar to cutting two rings of bark.

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   Spray herbicide. If you choose to use an herbicide, spray the cuts 5-10 minutes after cutting, before the cuttings dry and harden. By adding a pesticide, you can kill the plant in about 6 weeks, much faster than a few months without chemicals.
   • Common and effective herbicides include glyphosate (Roundup or Killzall) and triclopyr (Garlon or Brush B Gon).
   • Mix the herbicide according to the instructions on the specific drug label and spray it onto the cutouts.
   • Make sure you mix it up and spray it on the bark cuts as soon as possible.
   • Read the herbicide label carefully before mixing or using it.
   • Wear goggles, pants, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves and boots when working with herbicides.

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   Wait for the tree to die. Now that the sap in the tree has been cut off and the herbicide is probably in the root system, you just have to wait for the plant to die. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Use the tight and spray method

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   Find an ax. If you're going to use an herbicide, the cutting and spraying method is just as effective as peeling the bark, with even less effort. This method uses precise cuts and sprays of herbicides instead of having to peel the entire bark. Start off by finding an ax.

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   Mix the herbicide in a spray bottle. With the felling and spray method, you will have to cut less than the bark method, but you will still need to use herbicides. You need to mix the herbicide in a spray bottle before you start cutting.
   • Common and effective herbicides include glyphosate (Roundup or Killzall) and triclopyr (Garlon or Brush B).
   • Wear protective clothing such as eyeglasses, long sleeves and gloves before working with herbicides.

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   Take a single cut on the tree trunk in a downward direction. Use the ax to cut down once into the tree, about 5 cm long. The cut needs to be as deep as the light sapwood of the tree trunk for effective herbicide sprays.

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   Spray the cut with herbicide. Once you have cut the tree, pull the tip of the ax to the edge of the cut instead of pulling it out completely, then spray the herbicide down on the end of the ax to let the medicine flow into the sapwood of the cut.
   • Be sure to spray the spray before the soft wood in the cut has a chance to dry and harden.
   • There will be instructions on how much of the drug should be applied to each cut on the specific brand's herbicide label.
   • There are also nozzles that are specially designed for this purpose if you need to handle multiple plants.

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   Repeat the above process for other cuts as directed. Each specific brand will have instructions on the number of cuts required based on the circumference of the trunk. Typically, you will need to make more cuts, about 2.5 to 7.5 cm apart from the edge of each cut.

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   Continue to spray herbicides on each cut. As recommended by each herbicide brand, you will need to use the correct amount of spray on each cut. Continue to use a spray nozzle or the plane of the ax to spray herbicides on each cut until all cuts have been sprayed. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Removing the tree and treating the stump

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   Take all precautions. Unlike other methods where the tree remains standing, this method requires cutting down the tree, so this is the best way to treat the trees that block the view or for whatever reason you want the tree to disappear. right away. Since you will have to cut down trees, start by taking precautions when using a circular saw and keeping it safe where the tree will fall.

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   Make an herbicide. Similar to other herbicide methods, you will need to spray the chemicals glyphosate or triclopyr into your cuts immediately after cutting the tree. Read the directions on the medicine label and mix it in a spray bottle before felling.
   • Wear goggles, gloves and a long-sleeved shirt before working with herbicides.

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   Cut down the tree. With small trees, the fallen tree area will be narrower and much easier to handle. But with larger trees, you will need to be extra careful when cutting down. For detailed information on how to safely cut a tree, read the article "How to cut a tree safely".
   • For large trees, you should consider hiring a professional to cut the trees.

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   Apply a layer of herbicide on the cut side of the other stump. Many people do not know that by just cutting the tree they will not destroy the root system. Usually, the roots will help the plant to sprout new ones. By applying a layer of herbicide to the exposed wood on the base of the tree, you can treat and control the root system.
   • For small plants, you can apply a layer of herbicide over the cut section of the stump. With large trees, the hardened middle of the tree will not absorb the herbicide, so you can simply sweep the herbicide around the outermost ring, where you will still see the brightly colored sapwood.
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Advice

• Dead plants are more likely to fall after the root system weakens. Even if invasive roots are no longer a threat, you should still cut the tree down for safety.
• Other methods such as over-pruning can lead to the same results as felling without properly treating the stump - i.e. the root system will help the plant to sprout new shoots.
• Regardless of whether you are disposing of the stump or cutting it down after it has died, you may still need to remove the stump for safety. You can find more information on stump removal at: How to remove a stump.