Dirt work & land management
Bush Hogging in Polk County and the Lake Livingston Area
Heavy-duty mowing for overgrown acreage, pasture and thick underbrush, to open up land and keep it from getting away from you.
Taking back overgrown land
Leave a field, pasture or lot alone for a season or two in East Texas and brush, briars and saplings move in fast. Bush hogging is heavy-duty rotary mowing that cuts that growth down across larger areas where a regular mower cannot go.
Onalaska Builders provides bush hogging with our own crews as part of our dirt work and land management services.
Bush hogging is a good fit for:
- Overgrown acreage and empty lots
- Pasture and open fields
- Fence lines and property lines
- Thick underbrush you want opened up
Choosing the right service
Bush hogging, land clearing or lawn care?
These three are easy to mix up, so it helps to know what each one does:
- Bush hogging mows down brush, weeds and small growth at ground level across acreage. Stumps and roots stay in the ground, so it opens land up but does not prepare it for building.
- Land clearing removes trees, stumps and roots so the ground can be built on or driven on. If you are planning a house, garage or driveway, this is what you need.
- Lawn care is regular mowing, edging and cleanup for a maintained yard.
Some properties need more than one: land clearing for the building site and driveway, and bush hogging to open up the rest of the acreage.
Keeping land open
How often should land be bush hogged?
It depends on how fast your land grows back and how you use it. A few general guidelines:
- Neglected land usually needs a first heavy cut to knock back years of growth. After that, it is much easier to keep up.
- Pasture and open fields are often cut during the growing season to keep weeds and brush from taking over.
- Lots you are holding for later benefit from regular cutting so saplings do not turn into trees that have to be cleared.
- Fence lines stay easier to check and maintain when they are cut back regularly.
Tell us how you use the land and how quickly it grows back, and we can talk about a schedule that makes sense for it.
Why it matters
Why keep acreage cut back
- Easier access. Open ground is easier to walk, drive, hunt and work.
- Fewer saplings. Cutting young growth now keeps it from becoming trees that need full land clearing later.
- Visible property lines. Cut fence and boundary lines make it easier to spot damage along them.
- Less cover for pests. Tall brush gives snakes and rodents places to hide close to your home and outbuildings.
- A property you can see. Useful when you are planning a build or getting land ready to sell.
Lake and timber country
Bush hogging around Polk County
The long growing season across Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker counties means brush comes back quickly, and many properties around Lake Livingston include acreage beyond the house and yard. Wet ground after heavy rain can also affect when mowing can be done.
We provide bush hogging within about 35 miles of Onalaska, including Livingston, Point Blank, Coldspring, Shepherd, Groveton, Trinity, Huntsville, Cleveland and Willis. See our full service area.
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Questions
Bush Hogging questions
What is bush hogging?
Bush hogging is heavy-duty rotary mowing that cuts down brush, weeds and small growth across acreage, pasture and overgrown lots where a regular mower cannot go.
Does bush hogging remove stumps?
No. Bush hogging cuts growth at ground level and leaves stumps and roots in place. If you need ground ready for building or a driveway, you need land clearing.
How often should I bush hog my land?
It depends on how fast it grows back and how you use it. Neglected land usually needs a heavy first cut, and pasture and open fields are often cut during the growing season to keep brush from taking over.
How do I get an estimate for bush hogging?
Call (806) 480-0328 or send the estimate form with the town or ZIP code, the rough acreage and how overgrown it is.
Get started
Land getting away from you?
Tell us where the property is, roughly how many acres need cutting and how overgrown it is. Send the form or give us a call.