I am trying to install a privacy fence, so I can eventually have a nice vegetable garden and plants in the back yard. I rented a hydraulic drill over the weekend, and we got through a majority of the work. However, in the back yard, along the back fence, there are quite a few large tree roots. Could anyone please offer a tool that may rid me of the roots. I am going to finish the job with a manual post hole digger. It may take longer, but I won't be nearly as aggrivated. Please help. Thanks.!!! The Rookie
Whose trees do the roots belong to? If they're your neighbour's, you could end up being sued for a lot of money if the trees die. If they're your trees, are you sure you know how to deal with which roots to avoid killing the trees?
Unless the roots are the size of sewer pipes, use a manual (clamshell) post hole digger and a hatchet (or axe if close enough to the surface). A pro could probably use a chainsaw but it is dangerous & the dirt will dull the chain quickly. In the case of large rocks the clamshell digger and a pry bar are the way to go. I've dug a few post holes! Simon
