Originally Posted By: Broken String
afew small ones. I normally cut the small ones in the early spring. I don't want trees growing next to the pond. their cottonwoods & willows


Those look like the willow roots that are in the water surrounding my island, which has a willow tree on it. That's why I asked.

When you cut the trees, paint the freshly the cut ends with Tordon RTU. That will prevent them from re-sprouting.

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