Posted: 8/25/2007 4:17:41 PM EDT
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I have a tree stump in my yard that is about 3' in diameter. I remember hearing about a product you can apply to the stump to make it rot away. Does anyone have any advice or old Indian tricks that I can use? I live in a residential area, so Tannerite is out.  |
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I own a stump grinder. If you plan on having it ground do not put the miracle cures on it. That shit is bad for who ever grinds it and they will probably charge you more if they do it at all. And yes you can tell if you've used it you have to drill a bunch of holes in the stump. Besides I've never seen it work. Just have it ground out and be done with it. ETA. Yes you can get them ground down usually 6-8 inches below the surface if you rake the chips back in they will fill the hole but in a year or less you will have a big dip there. |
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You have several options: 1) Tannerite. 2) Get a stump grinder machine. You can rent one or call a tree service and have them do it. The latter will most likely be about the same price and will be easier in the long run. 3) Get a shovel, an axe, and go to it. For a stump that size, I'd also suggest large amounts of beer and/or some labor help. Option 2 is, by far, the best bet. |
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Salt Peter. Seriously. If you ever look at the ingredients in stump remover, that's what it is. www.pbigordon.com/pdfs/StumpRemover-MSDS.pdf 99% potassium nitrate www.pbigordon.com/pdfs/StumpRemover-SL.pdf |
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If its recently cut down, you could grow tasty mushrooms! www.fungi.com/plugs/index.html When we took down a large Oak, I drilled & plugged the stump. We have had some Shiitake shrooms from the stump, & a log that I also inoculated. |
