Four Tips to Clean and Remove Brush

Apr 5

Leaves, branches, and trees must be removed from your landscape at some point. You can dispose of small amounts of brush in green waste bins, but this is not always possible with large quantities.

You can create a clearing plan if you have a lot of brush to remove or a pile already in your yard.

Survey your landscape

If you are planning to clear land for building or landscaping, it is important that you know what you are dealing with. This means looking at the landscape to determine what needs to change.

Are you going to be removing trees, for instance? Is it a large tree or a small one? Are there many branches and foliage? How high are they? The tree's height, diameter, and fullness will determine how much tree debris you get when it is taken down.

You might be removing trees, grasses, and undergrowth. Do you have many vines that need to get cut? The size and amount of debris will influence how you remove the brush. You might rent a dumpster to get rid of large amounts of brush. This can be an efficient and quick way to remove brush from your property.

Prepare a plan to remove the brush

It is a good idea before you start clearing brush, to create a plan for brush removal. If you don't, your yard could become a fire hazard. For rodents like fleas and ticks as well as snakes and ticks, such large brush piles could be a safe haven.

These are the three possible options for brush removal in Kansas

Rent a Dumpster. It is possible to clean up the landscape after brush removal. You can rent a dumpster to haul away the debris. This works well if you have large objects to remove, such as tree trunks and limbs. You can also use a dumpster to dispose of shrubbery trimmings, grasses, or vines.
on-site brush grinder. This is a great option to reduce the size of the material as well as make it more usable in the landscape. Mulch can be used for many purposes once it is ground up. It can also be used to cover gardens to prevent weeds or retain moisture. Mulch adds an attractive element to the landscape. Mulch can be left on your property.
It is possible to haul the mulch you have made from your brush away to be used for soil blends or compost. This ensures that organic matter like the brush is recycled sustainably and not disposed of in landfills.

Equipment required for brush clearing

Make sure you have the correct equipment to clear brush from your landscape. You must ensure that your equipment is properly maintained. These items will protect you while clearing brush, and allow you to quickly and efficiently clear the land.

Work gloves
Sturdy boots
Thick pants
Long-sleeved shirt
Protective goggles
Protect your ears
Insect repellant
Machete
Pruners
Loppers
Weed Wacker
Chainsaw
Shovel
Lawnmower
Chipper/Shredder (If your goal is to make mulch on-site from dried leaves and twigs).

Brush removal tips

Clearing brush in a landscape is a smart idea. Start with the bigger items first, then move on to the smaller plants. This means that you first need to cut down or trim large trees. Next, move on to smaller trees and shrubs, and perennials.

If you are going to completely remove a tree it is important to also remove its stumps. If the root system of the tree is not too small, you might be able to use a shovel or a rake to extract small stumps. A stump grinder can be used for large trees with many roots.

The last plants to get rid of are shrubs, vines weeds, grasses, and other woody plants. While these items are easier to get rid of, they can be more difficult and time-consuming. For removing these kinds of plants, you can use tools like a lawnmower and pruners. Sharpening your blades is a smart idea. This will allow for cleaner cuts and make it easier to work.

Your brush removal plans should be put into practice

Clearing unwanted brushes can be hard work but will pay off in the long term.

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1503 N 5th St, Kansas City, KS 66101, USA

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