My trees sent up hundreds of shoots in my lawn. How do I get rid of them?

Question

My lawn has many shoots from my plum tree coming up throughout the lawn. Is there something I’m doing wrong with the tree that is causing the tree to put up so many shoots.

Answer 1

Here's an article about how to get rid of "volunteer" tree sprouts: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/weed-trees.htm

Your own trees drop seed, squirrels bury acorns, and other animals store their seeds for winter.