West Seattle Scotch Broom Removal Services
Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) looks sunny for five minutes—then it takes your yard hostage. It spreads fast, steals light, fixes its own nitrogen (so it outgrows natives), and drops a long-lived seed bank. We remove it thoroughly and set up follow-ups so it actually stays gone.
We serve Admiral, Alaska Junction, Alki, Fauntleroy, Arbor Heights, Delridge, Gatewood, High Point, Morgan Junction, and Roxhill.
What’s the Problem?
- Woody thickets blocking views, trails, and driveway sightlines
- Seed pods popping into beds and gravel—new plants everywhere next spring
- Broom roots holding dry slopes in summer, then dying back and fueling fire risk
- “Mowed” broom resprouting twice as dense (stems coppice from the base)
Our Removal Approach (no wishful thinking)
- Timing matters: we schedule major cuts before seed set and target resprouts after rains when soil is loose.
- Cut low & pull crown: saw/cut flush, then lever out the taproot with pullers (Weed Wrench-style) where feasible.
- Bag seed pods & flowers: anything with pods gets bagged—don’t feed the seed bank.
- Selective herbicide (optional): cut-stump or spot foliar only where resprouting pressure is high. IPM-first, by request.
- Replant & cover: mulch and/or dense native groundcovers/shrubs to shade soil so broom seedlings can’t take hold.
- Haul & dispose properly: woody waste leaves the site; no “pile to re-root” mess.
Straight talk: there’s no one-and-done broom job. The win is a strong first pass + a few well-timed follow-ups to starve the seed bank.
Where We Work Best
- Slopes & banks (alley edges, driveway cuts)
- Fencelines & right-of-way (visibility + access restored)
- Gravel lots & construction leftovers (seed hotspots)
- Mixed beds (we protect keepers; broom goes)
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Yard’s Routine)
- Resprout sweeps — every 6–10 weeks in Year 1, taper in Year 2
- Seedling flush control — shallow hoe/pull after first fall and spring rains
- Edge patrol — neighbor lines, rockeries, and gravel seams
- Mulch management — keep 2–3” in open soil zones to block light
- Revegetation — natives that close canopy fast (so broom can’t)
We’re a low-maintenance landscaping crew. Goal: fewer problems between visits and less work for you.
Service Cadences (Pick What Fits)
- Quarterly — spring/fall deep clean + two follow-up sweeps
- Bi-Monthly — best for active seed rain and nearby infestations
- Monthly (first 60–90 days) — heavy sites; then taper
What Annual Maintenance Includes
- Safety setup (PPE) and 811 locate if we’re levering near services
- Cut/lever removal with root-crown focus (minimal soil disturbance on slopes)
- Bagging/haul of flowering or seeding material
- Mulch top-ups and quick slope stabilization (jute/coir) where needed
- Photo updates + a simple resprout log so you see progress
Why Annual Maintenance Matters
- Drains the seed bank — repeated hits stop new seed and exhaust seedlings
- Prevents re-invasion — edges and gravel areas are entry points
- Protects slopes — staged removal + revegetation = stability without broom
- Cleaner, safer yards — better sightlines, fewer thorns, less fire load
How It Works
- Free Estimate — photos/video or quick walkthrough; clear, upfront pricing
- Plan the phases — access, haul path, slope care, and what stays/goes
- Service Day — cut, lever, haul; mulch/stabilize; optional replanting
- Follow-Up — scheduled sweeps timed to catcher resprouts and new seedlings
Why West Seattle Chooses Neat & Tidy
- Local crew that knows hills, alleys, wind corridors, and rockeries
- Licensed & insured for peace of mind
- Upfront pricing — labor, hauling, and disposal included
- On-time, respectful, clean work (no green confetti left behind)
- Green-first approach — IPM strategy, smart mulch, landfill kept low
Ready to broom the broom—for good?
Call or text Neat & Tidy for a Scotch broom removal plan that actually sticks. We’ll clear it fast and keep it down—so you can use your property again.
