How to remove tree roots in your lawn

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]

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]

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

[@vinceedwards575]

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

[@c50ge]

Make Sure you buy carbide tipped reciprocating blades.

[@Piggybiscuits37]

@@c50ge why?

[@c50ge]

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

[@jimmyman460]

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!

[@raystarky3896]

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]

Thank you Ray! Did it work?

[@edaker4684]

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.

[@johnwatz4955]

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]

Thank you, and you too John

[@bradleyusery7389]

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

[@cbr1thou]

Sledge

[@andersongooden7197]

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

[@clarefries5073]

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!

[@tysonkuresa5830]

How’d it go

[@KitfoxPilot]

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

[@catw6998]

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.

[@malexjones]

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.

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

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

[@johnross4605]

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

[@eddielane9569]

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.

[@andrewkarppinen4348]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thank you for watching Andrew

[@lordbyron3603]

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

[@jackorear2536]

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.!

[@YardEnvy]

Thanks Jack

[@supermannymahoney]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Your welcome Amanda. Thank you for watching!

[@FurTheCasa]

High five. I'm on it too 😉

[@felixg3152]

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.

[@AnthonyRodriguez-bz7fd]

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 👍👍👍

[@kurtlan4636]

Thanks, Man! Your method safe my life today.

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

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]

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

[@SunofYork]

There is no god...hence childhood cancer

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

@@SunofYork Proof of suffering and mystery in this world is NOT proof there is no God. It IS proof we live in a fallen world, where for example large companies full of greed and ulterior motives poison our food, the drugs they sell for ridiculous amounts and more. Cancer even in children is proof of evil in this world -- a highly intelligent and psychopathic evil.

[@johnwalczak9202]

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]

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

[@1lightspeed]

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]

@@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.

[@Arquaizt]

Thanks Kevin! Always a good time.

[@miapapa1955]

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

[@birdmansclambake]

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! 👊👊👊👊👊

[@stevenr7272]

How did it go?

[@AriSade]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thank you for watching Ari

[@mestizodrb3013]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thank you brother! I really appreciate it!

[@stevemiller8592]

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

[@derekalexander4030]

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.

[@kevinlindsay5255]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Lol thank you for watching Kevin

[@rhondakendrick2563]

me too

[@hunterbeech6030]

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

[@YardEnvy]

@@hunterbeech6030 you right about that lol

[@mrjxn007]

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.

[@capitankak]

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

[@markyundt2220]

Great idea! Doing this for sure. Thanks!

[@YardEnvy]

May not work as good on oak

[@raymondjr.1080]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thank you Raymond!

[@keithcarter5547]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thank you for watching Keith

[@nicholasgranko8520]

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

[@emartinez6584]

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 .

[@Nicola-ym6ke]

Also works great on removing paint from steps xx

[@daxinventor3542]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thank you Dax

[@robertlangley258]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@stephenormsby3662]

Genius-thanks for posting!

[@YardEnvy]

Thanks for watching

[@stevetate8476]

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

[@kenstrayhorn5923]

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]

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

[@mmal253625]

Great idea and useful video…thanks

[@heathermontgomery1665]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thank you baby and your welcome 😘😘😘

[@Catfissure]

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.

[@doncormier8500]

Lmfao...

[@DeuceOhSixx]

lmao

[@ronron2586]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sanchezjs307]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joerico9461]

OMG I got a kick out of that LOL dammit man

[@hankfowler8194]

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

[@ivorycoast8487]

Your work is excellent. 🙏🏼 Thank you. 🙌🏼🌱🙋

[@udavidism]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thank you

[@SevensYouTube2023]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Thanks for watching Sebastian

[@bluewaterpig]

You can get them for $10

[@stevesls007]

This a GREAT suggestion! Thanks very much!

[@buddycarroll9641]

Just what I was looking for. THANKS a BUNCH.

[@kove]

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

[@YardEnvy]

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]

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

[@priscillakornegay3404]

You're a life saver

[@CTChipmunk]

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

[@albertsmithjr9205]

been looking for remedy for years, thanks

[@reelsroses3268]

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]

Thank you

[@catw6998]

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

[@HighRidgeHandyman]

The smallest stump grinder on KZbin👍🏻👍🏻

[@YardEnvy]

Thanks for watching brother

[@2426eltejano]

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

[@JuanLopez-tp7hj]

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

[@gman100]

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]

Thank you for watching gman

[@daveschooley8514]

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

[@marianomoya7362]

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]

Lol yeah they can be a pain

[@wilsonline90]

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.

[@p.hightower5383]

Well done! The right tool for the job.

[@georgetindell8710]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@lorihamlin3604]

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]

Use a carbide tipped blade.

[@awizardalso]

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

[@ColonelBummleigh]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Your welcome Manic👍😎

[@johnhoward5248]

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

[@Scoebby]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Your welcome sir

[@chrisf5418]

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

[@bltefft]

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]

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

[@michellejaggard9657]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Your Welcome👍

[@styx62ga95]

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

[@natej6671]

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

[@robertmajoros3788]

What about a sawzah

[@catw6998]

@@robertmajoros3788 zawzall?

[@josephcollins3447]

The tree got an infection and rotted and fell on the room where he slept. R.I.P.

[@buick455muscle]

Had to go to Treehab.

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

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

[@michealbrotherwood7626]

Grand idea I have some that will go!

[@ogsan1296]

Awesome information, Thank you

[@E.ElderGilbert]

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

[@YardEnvy]

It works great, Thank you for watching!

[@E.ElderGilbert]

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

[@spresc2180]

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]

Awesome, thanks for watching Sam!!

[@onecrazywheel]

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]

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?

[@johnrussell1202]

Good job , well done .👍👍

[@adamhenderson3095]

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

[@deniswatney6986]

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]

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

[@darktoadone5068]

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

[@deniswatney6986]

@@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.

[@marykallin8091]

Props for doing the video

[@jntx759]

Thanks a lot for the tips

[@marlotyson3679]

I just want to thank you and appreciate you I just bought a home and there is roots sticking up out of the grass big ones

[@YardEnvy]

If they are bigger than the ones I have you may want to use a sawzall to cut into them and pull out the large pieces

[@OneMoreTank]

I don't mow trees - I mow grass 😂😂😂

[@lyleschull6516]

Thanks good idea I have maple tree roots

[@YardEnvy]

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

[@w1975b]

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

[@ltsgoyanks]

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.

[@rogerchandler9737]

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

[@YardEnvy]

Lol you know how they are🤣🤣

[@crookedtimber6227]

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]

Must have been some bad roots🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulleach5841]

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

[@YardEnvy]

🤣🤣

[@darrellbarfels9542]

Great Idea I will try it thanks

[@edwardmullendore2007]

Good idea I'm buying one

[@cozmotone]

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]

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

[@TheRPhelps24]

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]

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

[@eb6195]

I had an ornamental plum tree that had roots that were ruining my lawn, dropping messy little fruit and attracting messy birds and causing me to rake a ton of leaves. I had it cu down 3 years ago. Life is so much better, my lawn looks great, no leaves, no messy birds or unedible fruit.

[@jamesjannell8706]

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.

[@raultv760]

Going straight to Harbor Freight, thanks for this tip man

[@DieselDan09]

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

[@YardEnvy]

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

[@JamesZ1025]

I know southern boys say Dee walt😂

[@coloradoreef3567]

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 ⛔️

[@jimbrock8928]

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

[@DAS-Videos]

Did it work?

[@jimbrock8928]

@@DAS-Videos yes it did thank you

[@blackstorm86]

Cool idea! A good, cheap alternative to renting a stump grinder.