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How can I get rid of a lilac tree which is sending shoots all over the garden?

jcampbell

By Jcampbell

United Kingdom

the original tree was cut down but stump remains



  • Question asked on 5 Jul, 2009

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bamboo
Bamboo
 

To save me having to repeat myself, I have a blog on this site titled Tree Stump treatments. Read that, and apply the same info to the woody suckers, which will also need treating I'm afraid. You can find the blog easily by clicking on my icon and going to my home page and then clicking on blogs

5 Jul, 2009

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