Years ago on a house I bought, hedges had grown nearly a foot above each of the window ledges. Had a friend come by with his wrecker. We wrapped the cable two times around at the base of each one so the cable would cinch up when tightened. Pulled at least a dozen before he had to go on a money making call. All it cost me was a couple of lunches. Next time he came back we finished the job. Eazy-peazy.