A portion of my backyard used to be nice and free of problem plants before I removed several trees that shaded my vegetable garden.
I did not realize that the under-tree space would be filled with ivy and wild blackberries in just 2 years after. If I hadn't twisted a knee badly in April ( and it is not back to normal yet but almost), I would have been out there cutting the undergrowth down.
The place is a thorn forest above ground and ivy covering the ground.
It has gotten out of hand. I have 2 choices. I can hire (and afford) a brush removal company to come in and clear the area (about 65'x50') or use a gas-powered weed whacker with a steel blade and get at it 100 sq ft at a time. The steel blade manual basically says I will amputate something unless I wear medieval armor.
I want to do yardwork myself, but I have other work to do too. My flowerbeds really need to be completely renovated after 20 years and I have 250 bulbs arriving soon to plant. And THAT area needs weeding,
So, does anyone have any experience with brush removal companies. Not asking for a recommended one, just such companies in general.
Do they do any good? I looked at powered brush-cutter equipment and they start at $2500.
I generally do my own work because it matters to me that I do it myself and that is sort of the point of doing yardwork, but I may have a situation beyond my ability to correct.
Any thoughts?
