How can I get rid of a bush with utility lines underneath it?

• <div><p>If you want to remove a bush that’s located on top of utility lines, you’ll need to call your local utility company to determine the best course of action. If you can’t dig out your stump its roots, cutting a bush off at ground level might be the best you can do. Adding a planter over top of the cut branch or planting something else around the stump can cover the area while the stump decomposes.</p></div>

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Last update on April 06, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Its been over a year since our job was completed but finally getting around to writing a review. I have spent the last two year slowing removing and cleaning paint flecks of my BRAND new floors which i had less than two weeks at the time of the job. Sloppy sloppy cut in jobs through the...
C Legacy LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Mark did a wonderful job on my quartz counter top It was a small but deep chip that now no one would ever know was there now. I would highly recommend him. He takes pride in his work and has a great personality.
Mark's Tile & Remodeling Services
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Reviewed in September 2023
Needed a deck cleaned, sanded, and a new coating applied. The job was done the right way not the easy way. Repairs were made and two new coatings applied by brush and pad. No damage to plants or house. A rail was replaced in a novel way. I would not hesitate to use him again.
Homemade Home Professional Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
On time arrival and they cleaned up the wood chips when finished.
JB Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
He cleaned a paint brush in my sink which left residue and I felt that it was not professional to do this. He also repainted outside and did not smooth out the runs that were already there, hence the work was not done how it should have been. The price was not the aligned with the quality of...
Sound City Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Mr. Nixon did a great job of cleaning and painting my rod iron gate. It looks brand new. You'd never know how rusted and chipped it was before he did the job.
Ernie Nixon Painting
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Reviewed in May 2020
We have worked with several painters during the last twenty years, and New Direction has been the best. The painting quality is impeccable, and the job site was thoroughly cleaned each day. So clean that you could not even see where they cleaned their brushes. The brushing quality was so good...
New Direction Painting
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Reviewed in January 2020
Job turned into an inspection only. The technician determined that the duct work was too old to clean. He said it would shred if he tried to put the brushes through it.
Tennessee Clean Air
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Reviewed in May 2019
After "losing" the brush in the vent when attempting to clean, I contacted Ventmasters. Chris worked me into his schedule and promptly retrieved the brush and completed the cleaning. He also replaced outside vent and the hose (from dryer to wall). I am very pleased with service, promptness, and...
Vent Masters
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Reviewed in March 2018
Patched several chips in our ivory colored tub. Matched very well. Nearly as good as new.
Miracle Method of South Nashville
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This depends on how many leaves there are. Mowing over dry and crisp leaves with a bagging attachment saves most homeowners a lot of time. If you have a smaller lawn and few leaves to mulch, you can put the leaves into a stand-alone mulcher resembling a wood chipper and collect the mulch from a hopper. This prevents having to do multiple passes with a mower.

If you want to remove a bush that’s located on top of utility lines, you’ll need to call your local utility company to determine the best course of action. If you can’t dig out your stump its roots, cutting a bush off at ground level might be the best you can do. Adding a planter over top of the cut branch or planting something else around the stump can cover the area while the stump decomposes.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

An herbicide with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr kills ivy the fastest. Herbicides inhibit photosynthesis and cell division. They kill the roots and prevent ivy from regrowing. You should apply herbicide to the cut stems and roots of ivy. You can also spray herbicide on the leaves of ivy, but be sure not to spray nearby trees and plants as it can cause them harm.

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