Gale from Soddy writes
Unfortunately an established hedge is not easy to kill, but using a multi-faceted approach and a lot of persistence can get the job done. You should cut your hedge down and immediately apply Bayer Advanced Brush Killer Plus Concentrate? with a paintbrush onto the stump. If the privet has an open, tree-like form, cut off the side limbs first and then cut the main truck as close as possible to the ground. If it is growing as a compact shrub, cut it at the base and then drag the whole plant away as one piece. Glyphosate and triclopyr are the two most effective chemicals to prevent the re-growth of privet hedges. One part herbicide is dilute with four parts water and the solution is painted over the entire surface of the hedge immediately after it is cut. To make the application of herbicide even more effective, drill a series of holes in the stump and fill these with the herbicide solution as well.
Answer last updated on: 02/16/2018
