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    i have fig tree that keeps growing back - i have chain sawed it to the ground. what will kill its roots?

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    0  Views: 852 Answers: 4 Posted: 15 years ago
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      Drill holes down into the top of the stump. Drill them as deep as you can. Then pour bleach onto the holes. This will effectively kill the roots as the stump will rot faster.
      15 years ago. Rating: 3
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        Drill holes as Colleen suggests and if no bleach I have found kerosene (parrafin?) works killing the roots.
        15 years ago. Rating: 3
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          I wish I could be there and dig the tree and roots up and take them home with me. I love fig trees. Why are you trying to kill it?
          15 years ago. Rating: 1
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            Try digging it up by the roots
            15 years ago. Rating: 1
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              Colleen

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              That's a lot of hard work. Have you ever done this? Labor intensive for sure. It usually requires a car or truck and a chain because some roots can travel hundreds of feet down.
              commented 15 years ago


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