Brush Removal in Billings, MT

Given a few seasons, the edges of a Billings property fill in on their own. Russian olive spreads along irrigation ditches and the river, volunteer Siberian elms sprout in every fence line, chokecherry and plum send up suckers, and caragana hedges planted decades ago grow wide and woody. Brush removal cuts that growth back so the space is usable again and easier to keep up.

Overgrown edges also cause practical problems: branches scraping cars in the alley, brush hiding the property line, rodents and debris collecting along the fence, and limbs growing into overhead service drops. Clearing it out makes the whole property easier to manage.

Where We Clear Brush

• Alleys and back fence lines that have grown shut
• Irrigation ditch banks and low spots along creeks
• Overgrown shelterbelts and windbreak rows on larger lots
• Volunteer trees and suckers crowding sheds, garages and fences
• Old hedges that have outgrown the space

Russian Olive and Other Problem Plants

Russian olive is thorny, fast-growing and resprouts readily from the stump, so cutting it back once rarely ends the problem. Where it is a recurring issue we cut it low and can grind the stumps with our stump grinding service to slow the regrowth. Siberian elm seedlings behave the same way and are best taken out while they are small.

Fire Safety on the Edges of Town

Properties on the Rims, out toward Blue Creek and along the edges of the Heights sit near dry grass and brush that can carry fire in a windy, dry summer. Clearing dead brush, low limbs and dense undergrowth away from homes, decks and outbuildings reduces the fuel close to the structure. It is one of the more practical things a homeowner in those areas can do before fire season.

What Happens to the Brush

Most material is run through a chipper and hauled away. If you would like wood chips for paths or garden beds, we can leave a pile. Larger trunks can be cut into rounds for firewood. Bigger trees mixed in with the brush are handled through our tree removal crew.

Keeping It Clear

Once an area has been cleared, a light cut every year or two is far easier than letting it grow back into a thicket. We can set that up on whatever schedule fits your property.

If you are not sure whether a plant in the overgrowth is worth saving, such as an old lilac or a chokecherry that still fruits, point it out on the walk-through and we will work around it.