I need to remove a number of willows along the banks of my now full pond. I wanted to wait until the pond was full as opposed to easily removing the trees during the 12 month period while waiting for rain to fill the new pond up. I enjoy a challenge, others might consider this procrastination. I especially enjoy working in 100+ degree Texas heat.

My question for the pond gurus is should I apply Round-Up(or similar glyphosate) on the trees, wait for them to die and then chain-saw them, or simply chain saw them now.

Thanks, my chainsaw is ready either way.