Well, it just looks like $$$$$ is what I need to have to spend. It's a big project. The insurance man says that my situation isn't too bad, and I am going to have the growth cut down, and ask about chemical application if the lawn care man says why not. He didn't think it was that harmful, and though it says about it that it is "probably carcinogenic," I'll leave it to the pros, and stay away when they treat the plants. I'm poor, and to remove manually I am quoted about $1,300. I'm having to count on a workman who claims he can really do a great job in landscaping that I can afford. We'll see.