How do I get rid of stumps?
So I cut down some trees on my property, but there are still stumps there. How do I get rid of them, so I can use the space?
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Do it yourself stump removal?
8 steps to DIY stump removalWhat softens tree stumps?
Soften the StumpA commercial stump remover or plain ole saltpeter (aka potassium nitrate) will soften the wood and make it amenable to a slow and thorough burn. Using a drill with a 1-inch bit eight to twelve inches long, drill deep holes in the top of the stump spaced three to four inches apart in all directions.Does Epsom salt dissolve stumps?
Epsom salts, when poured on the stump and mixed with water, will, over time, make the stump rotten and brittle. This chemical process makes it easier to break the stump up for removal. The process itself, in simplified form: Drill holes (several of them) about 2 inches deep into the top of the stump.How do you get rid of rotten stumps?
If it's relatively advanced, removing the stump may be as simple as wrapping a chain around it and prying it out of the ground with a vehicle. If that doesn't work, you may be able to use an ax to cut it into smaller pieces and then pull them out of the ground.How to Remove Stumps Three Different Ways
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