Takena Construction League

Just for info (but you probably already know): You can physically remove plants through hand pulling ... show more ›

Just for info (but you probably already know): You can physically remove plants through hand pulling or mechanical grubbing using a shovel or pick. It is essential to remove the entire plant including its roots. Remove plants in early spring or late fall when the soil is moist and it is easier to dislodge rootstocks. Now is the BEST time. "Grubbing" when the soil is dry and hard usually will break off the stems, leaving the rootstocks to fast resprout. Detached and dried brush still can cause dermatitis, so bury or stack the plant material in an out-of-the-way location, or take it to a disposal site. Again, never burn poison oak. (I'm super allergic too but this is what we did) Still hope to make it out to that course some day.