Connifer removal

Morning all Bob flemming here,
I,m currently chopping down an 8ft connifer tree and yes youved guest it i can't remove stump and roots.Has anyone got any suggestions on how to remove?Is there something i can pour over stump to rot it down,I was thinking maybe White spirits and a match:wink:.

I,m not to bothered about removing all the roots as i plan to plant things in the same spot.
All replys greatfully recieved,Bob

 

If you leave a decent sized stump, then dig round the base of the conifer you can sever the main roots and use the trunk as a lever to rock it back and forth and out of the ground. You will need to chop roots as it becomes obvious which ones are still holding it in the ground.

If your planting shrubs etc round the area, then chopping it off at ground level and let the shrubs mask the stump would be the easiest way, but is probably not the ideal way.

How thick is it at ground level?

 

I would say the stump is 4/5" ,i severed all visible roots but still can't rock the bleeder,would setting fire to it help in any way?

 

Loofah,what does oft spotted mean:cnfs:and i haven't got the patience of one saint never mind several:dh:

 

Hey - I've taken out 3 conifers in the past year, it's likely there are roots that are slightly deeper then you've already dug - what I did was:

- dig a hole about 2 feet all around the stump and and about a foot deep
- drive an axe into the soil - it should go straight through and quite deep - if not you'll hit a root.
- I used a pick axe to lever the ball root out of the ground
- use two people to push and pull the stump and wiggle it around.

Ideally, you should have keep the dtunk 6-7 foot to give you more leverage. Conifers are one of the easiest trees to remove.

It's back breaking work - but the only way to get rid ...

Let me know how it goes

Nick

 

Didn't take it the wrong way loofah just intrigued as to what it meant:thumb:Think i will try with an axe and if that don't work maybe tie a rope around it and attach to my van.:D

 

Dont try pulling it with a vehicle, youll only break something mechanical...... Stump grinder or just cut it off a few inches below ground level and forget.