Shrubs can be pulled out by either manually or mechanically. To pull a shrub out manually, first dig around the base of the plant to loosen the roots. Next, grip the plant firmly at the base and pull it up and out of the ground. If the shrub is large, you may need to use a shovel to help loosen the roots before pulling it out. To mechanically pull a shrub out, attach a come-along or winch to the base of the plant and use it to apply upward pressure until the roots are loosened and the plant can be pulled free from the ground.