How to remove tree roots in your lawn

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2020
  • POSSIBLE THE EASIEST WAY TO REMOVE TREE ROOTS IN YOUR LAWN!! This grinding wheel makes short work for those aggravating tree roots. No more damaged blades or mowing around them. Thank you for watching and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
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  • @Piggybiscuits37
    @Piggybiscuits37 2 года назад +190

    You can also use a reciprocating saw. Cut into sections and then pry up with a pick axe or digging bar. Then fill with topsoil. Worked well for me

    • @ralphfuller718
      @ralphfuller718 Год назад +7

      I do it the same way with reciprocating saw! Works for me!

    • @vinceedwards575
      @vinceedwards575 Год назад +8

      Much better than leaving them in the yard like the video showed. Grinding them down level looks like horse manure.

    • @c50ge
      @c50ge Год назад +8

      Make Sure you buy carbide tipped reciprocating blades.

    • @Piggybiscuits37
      @Piggybiscuits37 Год назад +2

      @@c50ge why?

    • @c50ge
      @c50ge Год назад +5

      @@Piggybiscuits37
      They will last much longer when you are cutting in the dirt

  • @edaker4684
    @edaker4684 Год назад +23

    I have the same issue 20 times over in my yard from 2 massive 80' silver maples. The reason I haven't done the same thing is that those roots are anchor roots. They keep the trees from falling over in high winds. My plan is to regrade top soil around the roots. It's a lot less risky than removing the roots.

  • @johnwalczak9202
    @johnwalczak9202 Год назад +54

    it is much faster to get a pick, sharpen it and cut off the root on both ends. Then use the pick to lift the section and lever the ground after. Works for me on cottonwoods. I removed roots 8 inches wide. Also, you can use farmer's jack and a piece of chain linked in a loop to lift the root if it is hard to lift with a pick

    • @username8171
      @username8171 9 месяцев назад

      I use the same method on roots in our local mtn bike trail, works great. I have a special tool just for that.

    • @1lightspeed
      @1lightspeed 7 месяцев назад

      I watched your video and REALLY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE! Can you tell me the model of the angle grinder and approx how much it is? Also does it automatically come with the diamond circle that grinds….or will I have to ask Lowes for it? If I have to ask, can you tell. Me how to identify the item to tell the Lowes worker what I will need? I have a piece of a tree root that unbeknownst to me has circled in one of my metal dog kennel panels. I have tried a hand drill, an axe, a small saw and am considering burning it in a small fire….but I’m afraid of it leading to a LARGE fire that I wont be able to control. Im a woman and am not adequately enough familiar with tools to to know what my best option will be. I have tried until I was drenched in sweat and had to stop. Please tell me what to do. I didnt know the damn roots could encircle a kennel panel….

    • @Rick-the-Swift
      @Rick-the-Swift 14 дней назад +1

      @@1lightspeed If you haven't already found out, it will take forever to try to burn those roots down. It's a physics phenomenon like trying to burn a dollar bill when it's wrapped around steel. You'd be better off smearing peanut butter on it every day and letting the wood peckers take it down.

  • @WholeBibleBelieverWoman
    @WholeBibleBelieverWoman 2 года назад +13

    I am a low-tech tiller (and an older woman, so the work goes a bit slow). My tools are initially a shovel and I try to pull up the roots high as I can (if I can) and expose them as much as possible on sides and underneath. Most of the ones I am dealing with are less than an inch diameter and of course the thicker they are the harder to deal with. I have a hard mallet (of hard plastic) and a heavy butcher knife that I used in the past to open those white Thai coconuts. You set the heavy knife on the coconut and steady it and bang, bang, bang over the top of the knife blade. It works. I resorted to that on a root a neighbor was going to help me with (but wasn't sure he was going to show as he was a day late) and I tried this method and was able to cut through the root. Fantastic! I'll be doing that again in my backyard tomorrow. For thinner roots I use a pair of hedge clippers. Shocking how many roots there are to deal with! Can't afford machinery and enjoy working in the yard, so it all works out.

    • @boydcochran4692
      @boydcochran4692 Год назад

      You put a blade under your exposed root? Can you elaborate because I’m trying to remove a mini bamboo Forrest in my landlords yard here in Florida. Thank you

  • @birdmansclambake
    @birdmansclambake Год назад +9

    Bro. This is genius. If you saw how many pine trees with roots I have in my yard and how many mower blades it has cost me in 17 years, you’d be so happy for me. I’m going to get this tomorrow morning. YOU ARE THE MAN! 👊👊👊👊👊

  • @jimmyman460
    @jimmyman460 3 года назад +3

    South GA resident here.....alot of my cypress knees around my ponds are pretty and out of the way but some are constantly getting shaved down with my mower. Will definitely be using this method rather than risking breaking a spindle! Thanks for the idea!

  • @robertlangley258
    @robertlangley258 3 года назад +2

    I like the way you think and talk. You’d be a great neighbor. The part about you having only one yard with thousands of exposed roots and that you wouldn’t care if you had a thousand yards with one root made me laugh out loud and I don’t do that very often. I’m gonna hang around cause you seem like a no nonsense/with humor kind of guy I can identify with. Thanks mate.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching and the feedback Robert. If my neighbors sale their house I'll let you know. You seem like you would be a great neighbor as well lol thanks again brother and God bless

    • @robertlangley258
      @robertlangley258 2 года назад +1

      @@YardEnvy …….yes, let me know, heh heh heh. And May God shine his face and favor on you and your family in the time to come. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year friend.

  • @georgetindell8710
    @georgetindell8710 3 года назад +16

    I use my cordless sawzall with a diablo pruning blade (9 or 12" about $2 ea. ) to cut out my maple tree roots. Works really good. You can plunge the blade into the ground to make the cuts. Then pull the root section out and backfill/seed. I've cut roots up to 5-6" diam.

    • @meabob
      @meabob 2 года назад +1

      you got Diablo blades for $2? Where? I love those blades but they cost me $6 for 9 inch and $8 for 12 inch.

    • @georgetindell8710
      @georgetindell8710 2 года назад

      @@meabob I ordered mine from Home depot online. This was probably a couple years ago. I paid $10 for the 5pk of 9" pk and $15 for the 5pk of 12" but I see HD doesn't offer them anymore. I see Acme Tools has the 9" 5pk for $13 and the 12" 5pk for $20. These are the Diablo Fleam pruning blades.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад +1

      I'll do that in the follow up video George. Thank you. May even give you a shout out. 👍

    • @lorihamlin3604
      @lorihamlin3604 Год назад

      I do have a sawzall but do not have that thingy this man used. I’m an old lady with no upper body strength so I’ll have to find a “friend” to help me. Pine roots are taking over my front lawn but don’t want to cut trees.

    • @LemonySnicket-EUC
      @LemonySnicket-EUC Год назад

      Use a carbide tipped blade.

  • @raystarky3896
    @raystarky3896 2 года назад +6

    Fantastic! I love it! I have always wondered what the heck i was going to do with the HUGE bayon tree roots! and here i have had all the tooling in the garage to begin with long ago. Thank you, GREAT video!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Thank you Ray! Did it work?

  • @bradleyusery7389
    @bradleyusery7389 2 года назад +19

    Thanks for the idea! With this being a masonry tool, it should also help with the large protruding rocks in my yard.

  • @malexjones
    @malexjones Год назад +3

    Effin genius. I have an angle grinder and a similar disc for concrete. There are a few tree roots lifting my driveway apron and I've been contemplating how to address it. Will give it a shot. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ltsgoyanks
    @ltsgoyanks Год назад

    Haha! Da ending!!! I thought I moved to a quiet cul-de-sac 8 yrs ago... nuthin but NOISE. 4 wheelers, motorcycles in da driveway... barking out of control dogs and fights between Father and son! He's a single father, so gave him a lot of slack... now I know he's da problem! Tree roots are the least of my worries!!! Haha... great video... gonna give it a try.

  • @johnwatz4955
    @johnwatz4955 3 года назад +6

    Never thought about your application, creative...I feel the same way about trees & the mess they make for me in my pool. Have a good summer.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, and you too John

  • @felixg3152
    @felixg3152 2 года назад +6

    Here in South Texas we use the flat end of a pick axe or garden planter ($15.99 harbor freight tool). Takes 2 minutes to work on those roots you had. But this is good too.

  • @derekalexander4030
    @derekalexander4030 Год назад +15

    This is a great idea for the roots you just can’t get out. I use a sawzall with the new pruning blades, they don’t get wiped right away when you hit the dirt. It does a great job and then this would sure do a hell of a job finishing off the leftovers. Thanks.

  • @stevemiller8592
    @stevemiller8592 2 года назад +2

    Thanks it works very well!! Stump grinder one day rental $100. Grinder attachment $65 and will last good while.

  • @johnross4605
    @johnross4605 2 года назад +4

    What a great tool. I have 7.5 grinder I used for cleaning mortar with a diamond blade like yours. I was going to get rid of it. Thanks

  • @clarefries5073
    @clarefries5073 2 года назад +18

    This was a fantastic idea. I have about 30 tree roots in my front and back yard and they're tearing up my mower. Just ordered the tools for this and can't wait to finally get rid of them. THANKS!

  • @rogerchandler9737
    @rogerchandler9737 2 года назад +1

    You got me with....."she had to get her nails done." The grinder, nice idea....thx!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Lol you know how they are🤣🤣

  • @mrjxn007
    @mrjxn007 Год назад

    That’s a great idea! I’m in south Mississippi too and I’ve got pine roots that drive me crazy in my yard too. I’ll have to give this a try.

  • @supermannymahoney
    @supermannymahoney 3 года назад +21

    Mildly satisfying to watch. I cannot wait to do this in my own yard! Roots be damned. I will prevail. Thank you!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      Your welcome Amanda. Thank you for watching!

    • @FurTheCasa
      @FurTheCasa 3 года назад +1

      High five. I'm on it too 😉

  • @AriSade
    @AriSade 3 года назад +5

    Wow I will definitely be using this!!! Thanks for sharing

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching Ari

  • @erinbeltran1820
    @erinbeltran1820 8 дней назад

    I would have used a bench planer. Shaves off wood like butter. Adjust your settings I used it on my deck here. It’s easy for me as a woman to use but not many people know about it. Good to know about the tool you have… now I want one.

  • @AnthonyRodriguez-bz7fd
    @AnthonyRodriguez-bz7fd 2 года назад

    this is definitely going to come in handy next month I have a few that are sticking up that I really don't want to dig out 👍👍👍

  • @eddielane9569
    @eddielane9569 3 года назад +3

    I have had the same problem for years with a pine tree but the hurricane blew the tree down two and a half years ago so now I will deal with the root this way.

  • @KitfoxPilot
    @KitfoxPilot 3 года назад +5

    Looks like a great way to take care of a problem most people have, thanks for sharing.

    • @catw6998
      @catw6998 Год назад

      Count me in too but apparently not any of those from the tv show Sharks ‘cuz they turned the guy who put together Roothog down.

  • @miapapa1955
    @miapapa1955 Год назад +1

    A grinder is the most useful tool to have, I have just learn a new use for it, Thank You.

  • @CTChipmunk
    @CTChipmunk Год назад +1

    I like how you went straight to the root of the problem.

  • @andrewkarppinen4348
    @andrewkarppinen4348 3 года назад +4

    I have that same problem in my yard! Thanks for posting this.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Andrew

  • @kevinlindsay5255
    @kevinlindsay5255 3 года назад +20

    Thanks for the tip mate- the bit about the wife's nail cracked me up

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад

      Lol thank you for watching Kevin

    • @rhondakendrick2563
      @rhondakendrick2563 3 года назад +1

      me too

    • @hunterbeech6030
      @hunterbeech6030 2 года назад +1

      Got a root problem myself. These South Mississippi pines don’t mess around.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      @@hunterbeech6030 you right about that lol

  • @andersongooden7197
    @andersongooden7197 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the magnificent way of removing roots from the lawn. I am going to buy the tools tomorrow. Thank you!!!

  • @capitankak
    @capitankak 2 года назад +1

    I may or may never use that grinding wheel but what a fantastic idea. Cheers from Fairhope AL your neighbor!!

  • @markyundt2220
    @markyundt2220 3 года назад +3

    Great idea! Doing this for sure. Thanks!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      May not work as good on oak

  • @paulleach5841
    @paulleach5841 2 года назад +4

    I am Not a tree guy , i am a grass guy. Lol

  • @keithcarter5547
    @keithcarter5547 2 года назад +2

    Good approach I’m looking forward to try. Having same issue with roots uplifting my pavers. Thanks for sharing.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Keith

  • @jackorear2536
    @jackorear2536 3 года назад +2

    I've had the same problem for years. I'm going first thing in the morning to get one of those heads. I've chopped them with an axe and even used a wood chisel trying to get rid of these roots. Thanks for the idea and the video. Greetings from New Site Ms.!

  • @HighRidgeHandyman
    @HighRidgeHandyman 3 года назад +8

    The smallest stump grinder on RUclips👍🏻👍🏻

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching brother

  • @OneMoreTank
    @OneMoreTank 3 года назад +17

    I don't mow trees - I mow grass 😂😂😂

  • @Arquaizt
    @Arquaizt 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks Kevin! Always a good time.

  • @lordbyron3603
    @lordbyron3603 2 года назад

    Nice ! Not only roots but also for grinding and trimming down thick branches and shit ! Thanks !

  • @Catfissure
    @Catfissure 3 года назад +88

    If I tried that here in Kentucky somebody would call the law and tell them a meth head is mowing his yard with an angle grinder. Good idea by the way.

  • @SevensYouTube2023
    @SevensYouTube2023 3 года назад +5

    Those blades are pretty expensive, but I can't be against your creativity. Thank you for sharing.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Sebastian

    • @bluewaterpig
      @bluewaterpig 2 года назад

      You can get them for $10

  • @mestizodrb3013
    @mestizodrb3013 2 года назад +1

    I love your realness and humor you got a like and a new subscriber.. Glad I found your RUclips account!!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Thank you brother! I really appreciate it!

  • @wilsonline90
    @wilsonline90 2 года назад +1

    That Allet is nice! Here I also took the tree roots out. Well actually, I used an axe and took it all out. the whole lawn was tree roots. So when I installed the irrigation I had to cut most of the roots. And then after seeding and all, I came back with the axe to take a few larger roots I left. I was tired of hitting the roots with my mower. lol. And I didn't notice any stress on the trees. That said it was in the fall and I also trimmed the trees.

  • @emartinez6584
    @emartinez6584 3 года назад +4

    Nice if you like looking at them , I just used a reciprocating saw on my exposed ends, wet the ground and the ones I could not pull up by hand I used a farm jack , less than half hour easy work . and some were a foot round .

  • @stevetate8476
    @stevetate8476 3 года назад +13

    Great idea! I have a similar situation in my Kentucky yard, where a tree was removed, but not all the roots.

  • @DY-Hak1
    @DY-Hak1 2 года назад +2

    Mini handheld stump grinder! Genius!

  • @mosconi0359
    @mosconi0359 11 месяцев назад +1

    So, the link he posted was to a $30 disk for sanding masonry. I found one for a lot less at around $10 that supposedly does the same thing. It worked "somewhat" on the roots but it took off very little very slowly so I gave up on it. Then I tried a "cut-off" wheel on the angle grinder, and it worked a little better. Then I tried my electric chainsaw and just lightly touched the end of the blade at a slight angle to "just the root" keeping it out of the dirt. The chainsaw did the trick and made quick work of the root issue. (pun intended). If you are slow and careful, the chainsaw is the way to go IMHO.

    • @davidb7180
      @davidb7180 Месяц назад

      The key words in your post about using a chainsaw are 'keeping it out of the dirt'. Most people are not aware that you can dull a sharp chain in seconds once it hit the dirt. Just thought I would emphasize that for anyone wanting to go that route.

  • @reelsroses3268
    @reelsroses3268 2 года назад +6

    When you use the Scarifier on the Allett remove the static rake behind the front roller. Also make sure the Grass Box is resting properly on the tabs protruding from the cartridge for proper airflow and collection.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Thank you

    • @catw6998
      @catw6998 Год назад

      Please put a link for where one might be able to find that disk?

  • @stephenormsby3662
    @stephenormsby3662 3 года назад +5

    Genius-thanks for posting!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @adamhenderson3095
    @adamhenderson3095 2 года назад +1

    Great alternative for the Fred Flintstone ax swinging method Barney's like me can barely swing an axe anymore haha

  • @johnhoward5248
    @johnhoward5248 Год назад +1

    I bought a disc like yours for my 7 inch grinder, it worked, but was slow.
    I got out my 7 1.4 inch saw, I had the blade set to one quarter of an inch, I made a cut, and then moved the saw side ways.
    That worked better for me.
    Take it easy, so you don't cut your self.
    John

  • @marianomoya7362
    @marianomoya7362 3 года назад +4

    I got a Magnolia growing in my yard here in Fort Worth and the roots are trying to make it to heaven. I swear those suckers don't know which way to grow its like they go straight up. Ill give this a shot.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад

      Lol yeah they can be a pain

  • @crookedtimber6227
    @crookedtimber6227 2 года назад +3

    Great idea! I did this to all the roots I could find in my neighborhood and then finished the job with napalm and cluster bombs. Those roots are gone!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Must have been some bad roots🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @nicholasgranko8520
    @nicholasgranko8520 Год назад

    Thanks, that is a great idea, I been waiting to figure a way to lower my tree stumps.

  • @kenstrayhorn5923
    @kenstrayhorn5923 2 года назад +2

    Friend, thanks for this tip. We took down an ancient ash tree in the front yard and even though we had the stump ground down, the darned roots are starting to surface as the ground settles. They really do play hell with mower blades.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching Ken. In done cases you may want to use a sawzall to cut them and rip them up

  • @Nicola-ym6ke
    @Nicola-ym6ke 3 года назад +6

    Also works great on removing paint from steps xx

  • @heathermontgomery1665
    @heathermontgomery1665 3 года назад +8

    U did a great job and my nails look great! 😁😁😘

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      Thank you baby and your welcome 😘😘😘

  • @daxinventor3542
    @daxinventor3542 2 года назад +1

    Good job brother. You have an excellent work ethic. Outstanding!

  • @kurtlan4636
    @kurtlan4636 2 года назад

    Thanks, Man! Your method safe my life today.

  • @udavidism
    @udavidism 3 года назад +4

    Spray a little medium green paint on those roots and when the grass fills in, Bam! Looks good and no roots! Great video!

  • @deniswatney6986
    @deniswatney6986 2 года назад +28

    A nice idea and I went out and bought a grinding wheel to try on a root that has annoyed me for years. It does work but it is much slower to achieve the desired result than expected. After a while it occurred to me that it would be much easier simply to use my Bosch three inch hand held planner. This worked spectacularly well in half the time and gave a much more consistent finish. Thanks for the video as it helped me to think about the problem and how to deal with it.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад +10

      Awesome! Hey if nothing else I got your wheels turning lol. Glad I could kinda help👍. Thanks for watching

    • @darktoadone5068
      @darktoadone5068 2 года назад +1

      How many amps is your planner, mine is only 4. Do you think that would work?

    • @deniswatney6986
      @deniswatney6986 2 года назад +2

      @@darktoadone5068
      Hi,
      My planner is an old Bosch PHO 15-82. It is rated at 500 watts 2.8 amps. It is however 240 volts as I live in Scotland. Hope that helps.

  • @mmal253625
    @mmal253625 3 года назад +2

    Great idea and useful video…thanks

  • @2426eltejano
    @2426eltejano 2 года назад

    I have the same issue whit my yard and I'm going to use that method , thanks for sharing this video

  • @chrisf5418
    @chrisf5418 2 года назад +8

    Wood carving discs for angle grinders are also an option. They're a metal disc with chainsaw chain about the circumference.

    • @bltefft
      @bltefft 2 года назад +2

      I have a Kutizall very coarse Extreme disc (the black one) and it won't do what that thing did. I'm getting one like this used. And the chainsaw one dulls once you hit dirt and grinding roots, your''re gonna hit dirt.

    • @andyb4071
      @andyb4071 2 года назад

      @@bltefft thank you for this comment. Saved me from wasting $60

  • @raymondjr.1080
    @raymondjr.1080 2 года назад +3

    Man, this is a great idea, just what I was looking for

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Thank you Raymond!

  • @johnnysparkleface3096
    @johnnysparkleface3096 10 месяцев назад

    You win the Nobel Prize for putting the coolest thing on a sander that's not sanding discs.

  • @jamesjannell8706
    @jamesjannell8706 3 года назад +1

    Interesting method. I had the same problem with some eastern whit pines. Dug out the turf around the roots put an ole blade on the Stijl and no more root. Did it 5 years ago a d the damn pine is healthy now with less roots. Haha.

  • @TroIIingThemSoftly
    @TroIIingThemSoftly 3 года назад +4

    It's essentially a hand-sized stump grinder. It works the exact same way.

  • @gman100
    @gman100 3 года назад +7

    Thanks for this, I'm going to do the same thing and bring them down a bit lower and dress them with top soil and seed. Great idea!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching gman

    • @daveschooley8514
      @daveschooley8514 3 года назад

      I’m looking for the grinder disc, I have tried TSC and Amazon, where can I get the disc?

  • @jimbrock8928
    @jimbrock8928 2 года назад

    I appreciate that bit of info I deal with the same thing I’m going to lowes tomorrow and get one I’m tired of bouncing over thes toots an hanging my mower deck. Thanks again

  • @1lightspeed
    @1lightspeed 14 дней назад

    @Rick-the-Swift
    ​​⁠ I think you are right! I finally was able to get Maple tree roots off of at least three of my outdoor kennels. I used a reciprocating saw and it still took me three blades and thought I was going to die I got so hot! Hell I’m old….but Im moving soon and I need those kennels!

  • @E.ElderGilbert
    @E.ElderGilbert 3 года назад +6

    I love what you did with the grinder. Need to get me one

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад

      It works great, Thank you for watching!

    • @E.ElderGilbert
      @E.ElderGilbert 3 года назад

      @@YardEnvy no problem have you on lock to receive all your videos

  • @kove
    @kove 3 года назад +8

    This a great idea. I tried using my belt sander, didn't work too well.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +4

      Thanks Koven!! Yeah when I saw this disc the idea hit me lol. I'm glad it worked. Also thanks for watching. Love your vids. I've been watching you since I got interested in all this.

    • @matthewseymour128
      @matthewseymour128 2 года назад

      Recently cut down a couple trees. Due to snow a couple high roots at the base were missed when stump grinding. Initially I was thinking belt sander until I saw this video and comment lol

  • @ogsan1296
    @ogsan1296 3 года назад

    Awesome information, Thank you

  • @mattsfirewoodvideos738
    @mattsfirewoodvideos738 3 года назад +1

    Definitely gonna do that I have roots all around in my front yard I subscribed to the channel as well

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      May be a little tuff on oak roots. Sometimes you may have to use an axe or sawzall

  • @DieselDan09
    @DieselDan09 3 года назад +4

    Dude u kill me.... Deeeeewalt lmao... Keep uploading I see a Pete Denny future

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад

      Lol what can I say I'm from the south 😂😂. Thanks brother, I hope my channel takes off like his.

    • @JamesZ1025
      @JamesZ1025 3 года назад

      I know southern boys say Dee walt😂

  • @spresc2180
    @spresc2180 3 года назад +13

    In the past I have used a sawzall with an aggresive Diablo blade and perhaps a little digging to get the root out. No more!! Thanks to your video.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +2

      Awesome, thanks for watching Sam!!

    • @onecrazywheel
      @onecrazywheel 3 года назад +1

      That's what I do too. I just commented on this as well above. A Sawzall works wonders. I even but the Pruning blades on Amazon for them. It is like having a very light portable chainsaw.

    • @daveschooley8514
      @daveschooley8514 3 года назад

      I use the sawzall on smaller roots, but I’ve got some 6” that I think the grinder will do better, to take off a inch or 2, if I can find the disc?

  • @styx62ga95
    @styx62ga95 2 года назад

    This is very useful got some problem roots myself from a giant sweetgum and some pines as well time to order a wheel ✌️

  • @mdavid2100
    @mdavid2100 Год назад

    Hell yes, I hate the tree roots ruining my front yard. Thank you for the video.

  • @natej6671
    @natej6671 Год назад +18

    It's about 18 months since this video was posted. Can we get an update on how the roots reacted to the flattop haircut?

  • @cozmotone
    @cozmotone 3 года назад +5

    Was thinking this was the type of approach to take. Thanks for confirming. I have many more roots around my yard though. Whenever I cut a branch I typically use a pruning sealer. Was planning to seal all the roots I grind then put down sod and soil. Thinking the sealer might protect the tree if needed. 🤷‍♂️

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      Yeah true, I didn't think of that 🤔. Great idea 👍

    • @TheRPhelps24
      @TheRPhelps24 3 года назад +1

      I was thinking that this may be inviting pests and possible diseases into the roots of the tree, but not sure how much of a risk that is since it's only a few roots out of the gazillion the tree has

    • @rosycheeks84
      @rosycheeks84 Год назад

      What do you mean by sealing? Is there a chemical to do that?

  • @ColonelBummleigh
    @ColonelBummleigh 2 года назад +2

    Great idea mate.
    Wrecked my mower twice on holy roots now.Many thanks :^)

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Your welcome Manic👍😎

  • @raystarky3896
    @raystarky3896 2 года назад +1

    Yes! any saw, ax. knifed, cutting tools are always dangerous; OK so i tried this on my craftsman cordless, and it seems to grind away the Red oak/Ohia hardwood pretty nicely; these however are NOT carbide teeth but do a great job on grinding hardwood stump like a fast file; I will try it again on the wet tree roots out in the orchid and will get back to you in a few days. but for right now it seems to be working pretty well

  • @lyleschull6516
    @lyleschull6516 3 года назад +3

    Thanks good idea I have maple tree roots

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +1

      If they are harder than pine or magnolia roots you may have to use a sawzall or axe

    • @w1975b
      @w1975b 2 года назад

      @@YardEnvy was going to ask about bamboo stumps about 3 inches diameter. They broke a piece of lawnmower blade.

  • @awizardalso
    @awizardalso 3 года назад +14

    At least now you can run a lawn mower without hitting the roots!

  • @af4od02
    @af4od02 3 года назад

    Mini Stump grinder. I try to axe the root somewhere close to the tree to kill the root. I’m going to get one of those grinder disks. Those Magnolias are big leaf droppers. Great tip thanks.

  • @stevesls007
    @stevesls007 8 месяцев назад

    This a GREAT suggestion! Thanks very much!

  • @Scoebby
    @Scoebby 3 года назад +7

    Thank you Sir...you da man, cause I’ve been trying to do something bout my roots😎

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад

      Your welcome sir

  • @PrincessCutLawnCare
    @PrincessCutLawnCare 3 года назад +3

    Cool idea dude I just so happen to have a diamond disk from a project I did last year.. I’m gonna try this out!

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад

      Awesome glad I could inspire lol. Thanks for watching brother!

  • @hankfowler8194
    @hankfowler8194 Год назад

    Oh man ! This is great ! probably going to buy 2 of them I have so many roots.

  • @johnrussell1202
    @johnrussell1202 2 года назад +1

    Good job , well done .👍👍

  • @coloradoreef3567
    @coloradoreef3567 2 года назад +5

    GRAFF’s speed cutter 5” cutting disc with a wood shaping blade is also an excellent option. If the root is HARD wood it takes forever to grind it with this diamond blade. The speed blade can be extremely dangers to use so if you are not a DYI guy/gal with experience or comfortable with open blade tools, DO NOT USE, use caution ⛔️

  • @bradtindell902
    @bradtindell902 3 года назад +3

    Try using a B'root bar root cutting tool. It's not for everyone but it's our go to tool in the fence industry.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  3 года назад +2

      Awesome! I'll have to check that out. Thanks Brad!

    • @kyleallen3857
      @kyleallen3857 3 года назад

      @@YardEnvy What I think he is describing is called a San Angelo
      It is my go to, especially for roots that come up and then go back down into the soil. Take the flat end of the San Angelo and run it down the top surface of the root until you are 2” below the surface of the soil, then thrust the bar into the root at an angle away form you.
      Much, much faster that the technique presented

  • @Chieftain357
    @Chieftain357 3 года назад +1

    I just used my axe the other day. I had no clue if that was going to work. BAM! All three gone in 20 minutes. They were about 4 inches in diameter.

  • @michellejaggard9657
    @michellejaggard9657 2 года назад +1

    That's great information, I have hit my lawn mower so many times on my fruitless mulberry tree, thanks.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад

      Your Welcome👍

  • @priscillakornegay3404
    @priscillakornegay3404 3 года назад +9

    You're a life saver

  • @holidayfinn
    @holidayfinn 3 года назад +20

    That was great! I was going to use my chain saw to gradually shave the roots to ground level. But that grinding wheel seems a lot safer. Thanks for the tip! Also, I don’t think that would damage the tree because it wouldn’t be any different than cutting off a branch.

    • @YardEnvy
      @YardEnvy  2 года назад +4

      Exactly holiday. Thank you for watching

    • @LordoftheCats
      @LordoftheCats Год назад +2

      I had thought about using one of those chainsaw discs but I already have a couple of the concrete discs, so I'll give those a try first. That chainsaw disc kind of makes me nervous. LOL

    • @johnbaker8236
      @johnbaker8236 Год назад +3

      Actually, this would be a great way to introduce decay and root rot into the tree, which down the road, can compromise structural integrity of the roots and make a tree fall right over.
      He mentioned putting dirt down at the end. That's the real solution in the first place. Put down dirt so that the root is buried, then put new grass over that.

    • @ninascherry3274
      @ninascherry3274 Год назад

      Wait are you saying doing all that grinding and putting dirt grasss seed over the grinded root would kill a tree like my 20 year maple tree😫

    • @johnbaker8236
      @johnbaker8236 Год назад +2

      @@ninascherry3274 Cutting or grinding into wood, whether it's a root, branch or otherwise is creating a wound. A wound creates an opening for infection and decay. Some trees handle decay well, others not so much. If enough root damage is done, the tree could eventually become unstable and collapse under the right conditions. To avoid any eventual risk, don't grind, and just cover root with dirt and grass seed.

  • @JuanLopez-tp7hj
    @JuanLopez-tp7hj Год назад

    Dude the pine tree is so beautiful.I hope you keep it

  • @michealbrotherwood7626
    @michealbrotherwood7626 2 года назад +1

    Grand idea I have some that will go!