Originally Posted by WayneShaw
There are several sumac trees growing just on the other side of the fence between me and our neighbours. They are only about 4" at the base now, but these things grow fast around here, and spread. I always heard an old wives tale about driving a copper nail in a tree to kill it, but I doubt that works. I know if I cut the bark all around it would do it, but that's obvious. Any ideas for a discreet death?


What are you prepared to lose in retaliation after you do it, assuming your neighbor is like you, of course.

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