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Fruit tree sprouts taking over my lawn #941291

Asked August 02, 2026, 2:50 PM EDT

How do I get rid of fruit tree sprouts in my lawn?

Chippewa County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
Please send me a photograph of your lawn, showing the sprouts and a picture of a couple leaves on a twig so that I know what kind of tree we are talking about.
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County, (I am a volunteer human being: not a bot, not AI). I'm an avid gardener but not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I will do much better if you also send a photograph. I like follow-up questions.  The University' garden soil tests are excellent.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional  A Directory of ISA certified arborists is at https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/  The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum  Ask a Master Gardener is a public service of the University of MInnesota's Extension Division.  Please donate if we make you happy.  https://give.umn.edu/gardener Replied August 02, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT

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