Tree Stump : How to get rid of it ?

Mike · 16-07-2009, 16:14

Hi all

I am just about to cut down a dead tree and will be left with a stump approx 12” across. It is really near to a drain and do not want to have to try and dig it out (bad back) !

Has anyone used these stump killer liquids’ which you paint on a leave? I have heard they are bio-friendly apart for the tree! And just wonder what they are like and how long it will take.

Any info or advice gratefully received.

Thanks for your time

Regards

Mike

danielf · 16-07-2009, 16:20

Drill holes in the stump and fill them with brush wood killer

Gary L · 16-07-2009, 16:29

Dynamite.
not too much though. you'll make more mess

idi banashapan · 16-07-2009, 16:40

I've heard that copper nails to the trick. not tried it though.

Mike · 16-07-2009, 16:46

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Originally Posted by danielf

Drill holes in the stump and fill them with brush wood killer

Sounds good to me..........any ideas on how long it takes for it all the disappear ?

Mike

Wayfair · 16-07-2009, 16:50

Some good advice here.. These dudes seems to know a little bit about all things green n flowery.

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile...ree_stumps.asp

danielf · 16-07-2009, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Mike

Sounds good to me..........any ideas on how long it takes for it all the disappear ?

Mike

Probably a number of years. The main thing is to kill off the stump, so you don't get new growth, above or underground. The stump will then (presumably) rot away over the years.

Edit: From Wayfair's link:

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Where stumps cannot be removed, apply weedkillers with the active ingredient glyphosate (Roundup Tree Stump & Rootkiller or Deep Root Ultra Tree Stump & Weedkiller) or triclopyr (SBK Brushwood Killer), as directed by the manufacturer's instructions on the label. Ideally, apply immediately after felling. Expect roots to be killed within six weeks, although the stump may take several years to completely rot away.

lucy7 · 16-07-2009, 17:11

I grew Honeysuckle and ivy around my stumps.

danielf · 16-07-2009, 17:15

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Originally Posted by lucy7

I grew Honeysuckle and ivy around my stumps.

Wicket!

Media Boy · 16-07-2009, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Hi all

I am just about to cut down a dead tree and will be left with a stump approx 12” across. It is really near to a drain and do not want to have to try and dig it out (bad back) !

Has anyone used these stump killer liquids’ which you paint on a leave? I have heard they are bio-friendly apart for the tree! And just wonder what they are like and how long it will take.

Any info or advice gratefully received.

Thanks for your time

Regards

Mike

Pull it out with an Car (Using that thing you pull an carvan with).

NOTE: This will only work if your tree is in the front Garden.

Cobbydaler · 16-07-2009, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Pull it out with an Car (Using that thing you pull an carvan with).

NOTE: This will only work if your tree is in the front Garden.

Or you've got very wide front & back doors...

Or your front door is in line of sight of your back door & the tree stump...

danielf · 16-07-2009, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Pull it out with an Car (Using that thing you pull an carvan with).

NOTE: This will only work if your tree is in the front Garden.

Not advisable if the tree is close to a drain I think.

16-07-2009, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Hi all

I am just about to cut down a dead tree and will be left with a stump approx 12” across. It is really near to a drain and do not want to have to try and dig it out (bad back) !

Has anyone used these stump killer liquids’ which you paint on a leave? I have heard they are bio-friendly apart for the tree! And just wonder what they are like and how long it will take.

Any info or advice gratefully received.

Thanks for your time

Regards

Mike

Copper nails then creosote will do the trick.

Taf · 16-07-2009, 18:01

Ammonium Sulphamate (no longer allowed as a weedkiller 'cos some Irish people didn't want to feed some to a dog, then kill it, then submit a report to the EU).

Available on eBay.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonium_sulfamate

http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/garden.asp?id=1997

rogerdraig · 16-07-2009, 18:03

not much will make it disappear fast bar acid

there are various things out there and they will help it rot a little faster but in real terms it will take years

what you can do though is find some one with one of these

http://www.erento.co.uk/hire/tools-e...stump-grinder/

you should be able to find a gardening person with one if you really want it gone

else the best thing to do is paint it with one of the various stump rotting things and then use it as a plant stand for a few years while it rots