In residential grounds I have come across many and varied jobs from huge Poinciana Tree bases to a series of small hedge plants that have been removed, these small hedge plant bases could cost as little as $15 each to remove or hours of your time trying to dig them up hey it's your call.

 

Down the bottom you can see where I have ground down Bamboo, these were huge areas measuring about 4 - 5 paces across and of course nothing could even be planted there I turned that in to rich mulch mixed with their top soil making lovely garden soil!