I’m writing an article on "How to Remove Shrubs" and would appreciate your pro input. I am looking for a licensed landscaper to answer the following questions: 1. Besides utility lines, what is the biggest hidden hazard DIYers overlook before removing a shrub? 2. What is the single best tool a DIYer should buy or rent to make shrub removal easier? 3. What’s your pro trick for quickly cutting back a massive, overgrown bush to safely reach the base? 4. What is the proper physical technique to sever stubborn roots without hurting your back or breaking tools? 5. Is it ever safe to yank a bush out with a pickup truck, and what is the safest alternative? 6. How can you tell if leftover roots will aggressively sprout back or just safely decompose? 7. What is the most critical step to prep the empty hole before planting a new shrub in the exact same spot? 8. What are the tell-tale signs a DIYer should stop digging and just call a professional?