07/13/2026
FORESTRY MULCHING A SMALL RESIDENTIAL BACKYARD IN ANOKA, MINNESOTA!
Today we're tackling a one-day forestry mulching project on a residential property in Anoka, MN. What started as an overgrown backyard filled with buckthorn, brush, volunteer trees, and an out-of-control arborvitae quickly turned into a great example of how I approach property access, cutting in, and selective land clearing.
One of the biggest challenges on any forestry mulching project isn't the mulching itself—it's making that first cut into the woods. In this video, I show exactly how I establish boundaries, use OnX to help identify property lines, create a safe access path, and "cut in" to a heavily overgrown area before opening everything up.
This project also included several larger leaning trees that the homeowner had previously received removal quotes for. The cost of traditional tree removal was more than the client wanted to spend, so the Bulldog stepped in to safely assist with felling and cleanup while already on site performing the forestry mulching work.
Along the way you'll see:
• Forestry mulching buckthorn and invasive brush
• Removing small trees and saplings
• Mulching an overgrown arborvitae hedge
• How I establish property boundaries before clearing
• The first punch into dense woods
• Selective land clearing techniques
• Residential forestry mulching in tight spaces
• Tree felling assistance for a homeowner
• Working around slopes, wet areas, and property lines
• Real-world small business forestry mulching
The client was thrilled with the transformation and finally gained access to areas of the property that had been inaccessible for years.
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I'm Justin, the Bulldog. If you see me doing it, you can do it too—probably even better.
Cheers from the Bulldog!
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