Have you recently cut a tree in your garden and are now left with a stump to deal with? If so, you’re in luck, as in this post, you’ll learn of all the effective ways of removing a tree stump. These include using your hands, digging, burning, grinding or applying a chemical stump remover.
At the end of the day, you’ll be able to choose the method that suits you best and at the same time, is the most appropriate to apply, in terms of the root system you’re dealing with.
If you’re only dealing with one single tree stump that needs removing, the best way to go about it is doing it by hand. This method is extremely affordable and doesn’t require you to own a stump grinder or a digger.
Just bear in mind that it’s not the most appropriate method for stumps with large and deep roots.
Step 1. Dig around the stump’s roots
Use your shovel to dig around the stump until its roots are exposed. Repeat this process until all of the stump’s largest roots are completely visible.
Step 2. Sever the roots from the stump
Pick up your loppers and cut the stump’s roots into manageable pieces. Pull as many of these as you can out of the ground. The clearer the worksite, the easier it will be to remove the stump.
Step 3. Clear out the roots
If there are still some roots left behind, use a grub hoe to remove them out of the ground down to their very tips.
Step 4. Remove the stump
Once all of the major roots have been chopped and cleared out, it’s time to dislodge the stump from the ground. Dig a small hole underneath the stump and then place your shovel underneath it to remove it.
Step 5. Fill up the hole
Since removing a stump will leave a hole behind, you will need to fill it up with either soil or sawdust. If you skip this step, there’s a high chance that
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