Ornamental grasses have been a staple of modern landscaping in Torquay and Ocean Grove for years. Their architectural shapes and low-water needs make them an attractive choice. But when these once-stylish tussocks or clumping grasses grow too large, or you decide it’s time for a new garden design, you’re faced with a surprisingly difficult challenge.
That seemingly simple clump of grass can be one of the most stubborn and physically demanding things to remove from a garden. Its root system is designed for survival, making a DIY approach a battle of wills you are unlikely to win. This is where professional power and technique become essential.
The Problem: A Root System Designed to Endure
Why is a mature tussock clump so hard to remove? The answer lies beneath the soil. Unlike plants with a single taproot, clumping grasses form an incredibly dense, fibrous, and interwoven root ball. Over years, this mass becomes so compacted and tough that it’s almost impenetrable with a standard spade or mattock.
Attempting to dig out a large, established clump often results in:
- Hours of back-breaking labour with very little progress.
- Broken garden tools that are no match for the dense root mass.
- Incomplete removal, where small sections of the root ball are left behind, which can sometimes lead to regrowth.
- A large, messy hole in your garden that is difficult to fill and level properly.
Poisoning is also rarely effective, as it’s difficult for chemicals to penetrate the entire dense core of the plant to kill it completely.
The Professional Solution: Grinding It Away
At Stump Removal Geelong, we have a simple and highly effective philosophy: if it has a stubborn, woody root ball, we treat it like a tree stump.
The most efficient and complete way to remove a large tussock or clumping grass is to use our professional stump grinding service. This method bypasses the need for futile digging entirely. We use our powerful machinery to grind the entire clump, including the tough root ball, deep into the soil.
The grinder’s high-speed cutting wheel pulverises the fibrous mass, turning it into mulch and ensuring that the entire plant, right down to its core, is obliterated. This process guarantees there will be no regrowth and leaves you with level ground, ready for the next stage of your landscaping project.
A Specialist in Removing Problem Plants
Our expertise isn’t limited to just grass clumps. The same technique is what makes us so effective at dealing with other notoriously difficult-to-remove plants. This process is how we achieve guaranteed results for:
- Yucca removal and yucca stump removal: By grinding away the entire rhizomatous root ball.
- Bamboo removal and bamboo stump removal: By obliterating the network of underground runners.
Our experience with these tough plants means we have the right equipment and technique for any stubborn root ball your garden can throw at us.
A Clean Slate for Your Garden Vision
Once the overgrown tussock clump is gone, you are left with a clean slate. That area of your Barwon Heads or Grovedale garden is now ready for a new lawn, a vibrant perennial bed, or a new paved area. By completely removing the root system, we ensure that your new project won’t be hindered by underground obstacles.
Don’t let a tough clump of grass dictate your garden design or cause you a weekend of pain and frustration. If you’re ready to remove it for good, contact us today. We serve all locations in the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions and can provide a free quote for our professional removal services.