easiest way to remove tree stump?

Answer 1

First of all.. you did not mention the diameter of the tree stump.. If it is a small one, it is relatively easy by just digging and with an iron bar that you keep plunging into the root area, plunge the rod in and pry up and then saw off the roots(feeder roots) and eventually you can get them out.. I have done it many times..

BUT.. If the tree stump is larger in diameter, there is NO easy way. There is a product that I used only one time.. I bought it at Home Depot.. I drilled a 3/8" hold all over the stump and then put the root poison(it is a type of poison) into the holes and sealed them with caulk but it takes time for the roots to die, etc.. The other way(costly) is to have a professional come in and with a special tractor, dig around the total base of the stump and the front end type apparataus will slowly lift the tree trunk out leaving a large hole of course. IT IS NOT EASY and that route would be costly

Answer 2

You have several options. The easiest is to hire someone to come out and grind the stump down to below the ground. This will leave the underground root system in place which will eventually (read years) die and decompose. This is a good method if you are planning a lawn or garden space over where the stump was.

Another option is to remove the stump altogether. To accomplish this, you must first dig around the perimeter of the stump. As you encounter lateral roots, chop through them with an axe. I don't recommend using a chainsaw because the chain can bind underground or in loose dirt. Once you have chopped through as many horizontal roots as you can and have dug down and under as far as you can, you should be able to wrap a chain around the stump and pull it out with a tractor, Bobcat or 4x4 pickup or even SUV.

I recommend that you cut a notch in the side of the stump for the chain. That way there's less chance of it slipping off. You may even need 2 vehicles to pull, just go slow and use a heavy chain. You can stop periodically, lessen the slack and go back to work on newly exposed roots with the axe.

Good luck and stay safe!

Answer 3

as a tree-surgeon i would suggest a stump-grinder would be best ,not just for my pocket either,as the bits that are ground off can be used as a mulch and as a soil conditioner ,depending on the species of tree,otherwise dig it out by going round and round and cutting any thick feeder roots until you can start to dig under the stump ,if it's a reasonably sized one,and cut the bigger anchor roots as you encounter them do, not use a chain saw as the chain can snap and you WILL blunt or nick the cutting edges making the chain unsafe to use good luck ,,,i recommend a man with a stump grinder ,,less hassle !

Answer 4

physical extraction,fire,decomposition.The coals was a good one but i would just pile them up on the stump and light it.I have heard salt will speed up decomposition. I know keeping it moist will work. Keep it covered with leaves and keep it wet.Physical extraction is labor intensive but who says you have to do it in one day or by yourself? Invite over a few friends over grill some burgers chill some beer and pass around a shovel.Take turns and the stump will be up in no time.

Answer 5

For small stumps, pull em out with a chain and an old truck!

Answer 6

there is a product called stump rot which you pour into a hole dlilled in the stump, it takes a while but saves all that digging

Answer 7

Hire a stump grinder, or a man with a stump grinder.

Answer 8

get a tree surgeon they are in the yellow pages or buy and sell

Answer 9

after cooking on a charcoal grill, dump the still hot ashes and remaining coals on top. it will take awhile, but it does work.

Answer 10

Certain areas allow the use of dynamite.