Tree Stump Removal

Stump removal can be done a number of ways. They can be remove by grinding the stump, mechanically removing (digging and pulling), burning the stump or even using a chemical stump remover.

Grinding a tree stump is probably done by a professional with a machine that chips away at the stump until it is below the surface. Although you can probably rent a stump grinder at a local rental store, I suggest getting a quote first. You will probably find out that it will not be worth renting one.

Chemically removing a tree stump should only be done if you can't get a stump remover to the location. Remove the stump chemically will take many years. But if you don't care this is a procedure you can use. Once the tree has been cut (as close to the ground you can get) drill holes 6 inches at an angle towards the center. Holes should be 3/4 of an inch or larger. and 2-6 inches deep. Fill them with a commercial stump killer or for a natural killer you can use table salt or rock salt. Cover with saw dust, grass clippings or mulch.

If you choose to mechanically remove your tree stump or shrub stump you should leave 3 or 4 feet of the trunk intact. This will help by giving you leverage for pulling it out. Only use this method if the tree or shrub is small enough to make it possible for you to do this yourself. If you have a larger stump you should hire it out. When you decide to remove the stump, don't think you are just going to hook it up to the truck and pull. (small trees or shrubs will come out) But larger ones may cause more damage to your truck than you can handle. (It would have been cheaper to hire it out) For larger ones you will want to dig a trench around the stump and use an axe to chop some of the roots.

Tree stump removal can be dangerous so make sure your wear your safty gear.