Getting rid of maple tree saplings in a tight space?

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physeek New York, NY(Zone 7a) Apr 16, 2012

I have 2 or 3 maple tree saplings (one of them is about 12 feet tall) that have rooted and grown between a shed and fence. The area is very tight and there is only a small ground space with the shed, fence, and some concrete.
I was going to dig, as best I can with small hand tools, probably not too far bellow the surface. Then cut the stump with a small hand saw and burry it.

-What is my best approach to cutting these out and having them not return, or re-sprout from the stump etc. ?
-Anything be done to the stump, since I will probably not be able to dig many roots out? (there are other plants near, so nothing that will harm these or future plantings)?

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yardener Greenfield, OH(Zone 6a) Apr 16, 2012

You can apply straight round-up to the "fresh" cut to kill the trees. Its important to make the application right after you cut it or the tree will not take it in.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 16, 2012

Yes, I've also used that method with good success. Every now and then the stump has sprouted again so do keep an eye out, but in general that approach has worked very well for me. That way too you don't have to worry about trying to dig anything out, just cut down the sapling & apply the Roundup.

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warriorswisdomkathy Kiowa, CO(Zone 5b) Apr 16, 2012

If you have a drill put some holes in it then apply roundup.

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Apr 18, 2012

I would make a cover for the stump after painting the killer onto the open wound, use Strong plastic and wrap either a tree tie around the plastic or good strong cord, the cover prevents the rain washing the killer or diluting it and it also keeps out light that most things need for growth or in your case, re-growth. it also deters any wild life brushing against the stump / killer or licking it, though I doubt anything would, better safe than sorry.
Good luck, WeeNel.

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physeek New York, NY(Zone 7a) Apr 21, 2012

Does the type of round-up matter?
I have a small amount of poison ivy and some weeds growing through patio paver stones.
I was thinking the "poison ivy" one might cover all bases?

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