It’s not uncommon for older landscaping to outgrow its original purpose. What once started as decorative shrubs can, over time, turn into dense, hardwood growth with thick bases and deep, spreading roots. These types of shrubs often become more like small trees, taking up valuable yard space and making it difficult for homeowners to maintain or improve their property. This was exactly the case on a recent job involving the removal of four large hardwood shrubs that had comple