Chemicals use while doing stump removal is a minor labour-intensive way to get rid of it. Therefore, this is process does take time, especially when the stump size is large.
Sometimes, it takes more than a year for the stump removal because you are rotting the annoying stump. The best thing is that this method is cost-effective if you already have a drill and chainsaw.
The materials you need to buy that are not so much costly, like:
· A chainsaw and a drill
· Potassium nitrate
· Plastic tarp
· Garden mulch
· An axe
Once you have collected the materials, you can start. But remember that when you use a chemical stump remover, be patient because it will take at least 4 weeks in most cases. If you want a way to rot a tree stump fast, this is it. Usually, it takes three to seven years for a stump to rot.
Here are the steps:
· Step 1: Use the chainsaw, take off as much of the stump above ground level as possible. Make sure to have protective safety gear on, like steel toe boots and safety goggles.
· Step 2: Next, it is time to drill holes via what is left of the tree stump. Space the holes firmly together and use the most significant drill bit that you can. Go as wide and deep as you can with these holes.
· Step 3: Fill the holes with water firstly, then add some potassium nitrate. Also, you can use another type of fertilizer high in nitrogen or stump remover seeds designed for this method.
· Step 4: Soak the ground around the stump with the water to get it saturated and friendly, then cover the area with a plastic tarp. The tarp will help to keep accelerate and moisture in the rotting process.
· Step 5: Cover the tarp with the mulch, preferably water and an organic variety again to help retain moisture and soak the area.
· Step 6:
· Check on the progress periodically.
· Add more nitrogen and water to the tree stump.
· Recover with more water and mulch.
· Step 7: After four to six weeks, the tree stump should become spongy. You can use an axe to speed up the method and remove parts of the tree stump. If enough of it comes loose, you can cover what remains with dirt and make a flower bed or plant grass seed. If the stump is still firm, repeat the process.
If you found that the old tree stump has not advanced as far as you would like, you can always move on to the burn method listed below.
Or, if you don’t want to use fuel oil, harsh chemicals, or anything else that is not natural, you can choose the Epsom salt method. Try the above steps but switch out Epsom salt for the potassium nitrate.
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