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Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 10:10 am
by george olly
Hi
Does anyone have any advice on killing off tree stumps. I keep cutting them down but when we come back, they've grow again like weeds. I'm using the general forum for this post to get replies ASAP rather than relying on the gardening forum. Thanks
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 10:50 am
by Groucho
There is a poison for tree stumps I will ask a friend what should be used...
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 11:41 am
by ardstrawray
Drill holes in the stump, and keep pouring in neat weedkiller.
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 11:48 am
by Barney
If you can get hold of a one of these
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/FCTG001. ... CTG001.pdf you will find it's the best way of getting stumps out of the ground rather than poisoning them. I've used one several times, quite cheap in UK from Screwfix.
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 12:30 pm
by Groucho
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyphosate
This is the right one to use... and it is approved by the Forestry Commission in the TRNC
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 12:42 pm
by sophie
We drilled 4 holes in each stump and then poured about quarter of a cup full of neat bleach in each hole. Worked extremely well although one particular stump needed a couple of goes.
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 12:50 pm
by JBA
Drill holes as deep as possible into the top of the stump and fill these with either rock salt or Epsom salt. Add hot water to dissolve the crystals. Cover the top to minimise evaporation and keep the holes wet - maybe even add more salt occasionally.
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 1:43 pm
by kbasat
or get one of these and you will be able to mulch it in few minutes...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGUClEuU3ZM
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Tue 08 Dec 2015 5:12 pm
by David
See if you can find someone with a stump grinding machine
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Wed 09 Dec 2015 1:39 pm
by RAZR63
great where can I get one? Checked with my local Yapi market and they don't stock them
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Thu 10 Dec 2015 7:55 am
by carrierbag
Our gardener removed all our hedging...huge stumps. He just used the chain saw to saw through the stump and assures me it will die off.
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Thu 10 Dec 2015 8:14 am
by sophie
I think it depends on whether you are referring to hedging or trees. Original poster was talking about trees.
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Thu 10 Dec 2015 8:46 am
by ardstrawray
carrierbag wrote:Our gardener removed all our hedging...huge stumps. He just used the chain saw to saw through the stump and assures me it will die off.
I do not think so.
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Thu 10 Dec 2015 2:45 pm
by george olly
Thanks everone for the advice. I'll give them a try. Forgot to mention I have a problem with shrubs as well, buggers grow from nowhere.
Re: Killing off Tree Stumps
Posted: Fri 11 Dec 2015 2:43 pm
by sophie
Remember, you live in a country and climate where it is flight or fight with plants, trees, bushes, shrubs........you name it!!