StumpKiller

Hi,
I have 12 tree stumps in an area I want to level and lawn.
Looking for recommendations on a magic chemical/product to rot them down
quickly. Stumps are Scots pine and Conker trees, if that makes a difference.
Although the trees were cut down 5 years ago and sitting at the edge of marsh land
they show no signs of rotting at all.

thanks
Howard

 

Try ants, they worked quite well on our tree stump, my daughter was on the attached hammock at the time and the tree fell on her leg, luckily it didn't break but she had to hobble for a while!

 

The root out products are desighned to kill the stump, they dont rot them any quicker. If you want them out then get a tree surgeon/ contractor to grind them out.

 

Now I'm going to get screamed at for this but I've heard a number on a number of occasions that diesel aids stump rot. You'd have to mash the top of the stump up a little with say an axe or chainsaw and then put a small amount in to soak through.

It might be worth having a look into it - ask around or see what google has to offer regarding this matter. :thumb:

 

It certainly kills them as it does most plants.

However being that it prevent/ hinders growth, then I imagine it would prevent fungus forming and stop insects that will erode and or rot the stump

 

Any tree stumps I have had to remove I have done by digging around the stump, and then cutting, sawing or hacking away the roots one at a time until I am able to remove the stump
It is darned hard work but very satisfying, and the largest stump I have removed so far has been a mere one foot across, so it might not be practical for even larger ones (unless you can hire Geoff Capes? )
OR .. get in a JCB??
I think stump rotting is bound to take for ever and certainly wouldn't ever suit me as I am inclined to want an instant fix
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Quite 'chuffed' really ......

 

I am with Sam here... we have tree stumps everywhere here. We are patiently digging them up. Takes time and sweat, but I cannot really think of a better alternative. At least we are taking pleanty of exercise and piling up firewood! :D

 

Marley , stump out is simply amonium sulphamate and is a poison to stop regrowth it will not speed up rotting. The scotspine will not regrow however the hawthorn will need poisoning if its not going to get ground out.

Personally If Im not being paid to grind out the stumop then i pick axe away the soil around the base and cut it a couple of inches below the soil level. criss cross the stump with the saw and slosh 100ml of roundup to 2 litres of water over ( but only if the stump is likely to regrow) otherwise i just cut it low and criuss cross it.

The smaller stump grinders only need between 24- 30" of clerance and will easily fit through a garden gate, Ive yet to get a job were I couldnt drive one in.

If you go down the digger route then be very carefull you dont overturn the machine or bust a hydralic hose, stumps take a hell of a lot of power to shift and need a lot of care.

 

We are barbarians here... hoe, spade, and hatchet.

 

That stump killer does nothing.
I have started digging them out, bit.......by bit.
Should have a six pack soon, without the gym fees.!

Howard

 

:D That is exactly how I see heavy work in the garden! Fun and cheap way to keep in shape! :D

 

yeah i think a stump grinder is going to be your answer Those stumps shouldnt regrow but it'll take years before they rot sufficiently to remove easily.