Big boxwoods like that can be very valuable, sometimes it’s worth calling a local nursery to see if they will come remove them for free to sell them later. Could be worth a shot if you have any other large, mature plants you need to get rid of later! Contact your local nursery and find out who removes shrubs in your area. Believe me, trying to hack a large chunk of the bush away will only leave you yanking and straining to pry it free from the twisted web of branches. I have kept them trimmed neatly, but they're just too big to look nice (and they're almost blocking a couple of windows). then take an axe or pick to the roots on the back side. We had quite a few that were touching the roof of the house or spilling over onto the neighbors driveway, so we decided to get rid of the bushes … If your boxwood has become overgrown, all you'll need is a pair of sharp, clean pruning shears or loppers. Remove Bushes and Stumps the Easy Way With a Farm Jack (AKA Hi-Lift Jack): We recently bought a 100 year old house, and the previous owners loved unruly bushes and trees. The cost of the removal solely depends on the charges of the individual or company that removes the shrub. You can remove dead wood at any time. They're over 5 feet tall, and the main stalks are 4-5 inches in diameter. In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to clear large shrubs. i used this method to remove a 20-25 ft silver maple. There are 3 *huge* boxwood shrubs in front of my house, and I think they need to go. Removing Shrubs and Bushes. Boxwoods are hardy, durable shrubs. Continue cutting away at the bush until you have just a few inches of stems poking through the ground. Shrub removal is made necessary due to safety concerns or to enhance the appearance and accessibility of your property. Most types grow slowly, so one pruning a year keeps them in bounds. 2 Cut through thick branches deep inside of the shrub with a chainsaw. Removing the Shrub by Vehicle Measure 20 inches from the ground and cut off all of the growth above that point. repeat with the tension and axe if the they are very large or the soil is compacted. The size, difficulty of removal, disposal and soil replacement figure into the average cost. them pull again. Steps: 1 Use bypass loppers to cut away smaller branches around outer portion of shrub. Of course, the best way to avoid having to cut back overgrown boxwoods is not to let them get overgrown in the first place. How much does it cost to remove a shrub? rob has the right idea if you can get your truck to them. 3 Dig around base of shrub with pointed shovel. Also remove any dead branches at this time as well as plant debris that accumulates in the center of the shrubs. 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