booms   10 #1 Posted August 27, 2013 Hacked out about 12 foot hedge of privet. Don't have a shredder..... Any ideas about what to do with the mountain of blasted privet now in my back garden?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mc55 Â Â 10 #2 Posted August 27, 2013 take it to the tip, burn it or pay the council to take it away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chez2   10 #3 Posted August 28, 2013 take it to the tip, burn it or pay the council to take it away  ..or get a green waste skip. You should be able to get an 8 yard green waste skip for about £130 (inc VAT). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Sultana   10 #4 Posted August 28, 2013 You could hire a shredder, might be cheaper thatn the skip option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
wakattakjak   10 #5 Posted August 29, 2013 Shredder would be best and ya have one or future use nd nowt finer than making your own mulch, so thats a win win! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
joat36 Â Â 10 #6 Posted August 29, 2013 Turn over wth a fork, let them dry in the sun - after 2/3 weeks apply match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chez2 Â Â 10 #7 Posted August 31, 2013 You aren't going to get the base and roots roots through a shredder unless you cut them up very small first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...