However, sometimes there is a good reason why it is necessary to eliminate one from the garden.
Some people kill an unwanted tree by girdling it, thus cutting off the flow of life-giving sap.
This will indeed kill the tree, but a dead tree becomes a source of danger and still has to be cut down eventual1y. A much better solution is to get rid of the tree immediately. The best time to out down a tree and be fairly assured that it will not survive is in late May or mid-August. By attaching ropes to each section of the tree before it is out, you can control the direction of its fall. Do not cut too large a section at one time and it is best to enlist the aid of a neighbor or friend to accomplish the task with safety.