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Question: If I pull burning bush up by the roots, is that at all effective in elimenating it? I am trying …

• Question

  If I pull burning bush up by the roots, is that at all effective in elimenating it? I am trying to avoid pesticides.

  Answer

  Dear mistertippy, the answer is yes. It's a lot of work, but it is the non-toxic way to control this species. While there may be a seed bank that will let the plants return (through seeds in the soil sprouting), if you stay with it long enough, you will eliminate the plants (or seriously reduce their numbers). So long as you aren't dealing with a large area, this is the way to go. Keep in mind that the soil disturbance can foster various non-natives to colonize the sight, so best to place the soil back and cover with leaves and similar natural compost (helps prevent non-native seed germination in those locations). Best wishes.