Stiump removal

[p4o2]

Chop it out. A good thing to pass the time for a few weeks and good for your mind and body.

[EagleMtn]

about four sticks of dynomite.

[Bill]

Looking for suggestions to remove stump of recently cut Fichus tree. Stump is approx. 18 inches in diameter and rising six inches out of the ground. It has many large 5 to 6 inch roots. I have started with adding Stump Remover chemical but would like to hear other methods. Thanks, Bill

[William.Deans]

Greetings Bill,

Depending on where you live / where the stump is located take this option seriously. Dynamite's only problem is that it is good, quick, and cheap which means that it is illegal in many areas.

Hope this helps, William

[HotRod]

From experience this is the best method without hiring out for a stump grinder which is the best.

The biggest point is being able to expose the stump roots without digging with a small shovel around the whole stump, grab a lawn chair and garden hose.

1) Find a spot near the stump that is easy to dig a hole, between the roots. Dig it a few feet down. 2) Remove all grass etc from around the rest of the stump. 3) Using a garden hose or pressure washer wash the rest of the dirt into your hole, once the hole is full dig it back out and continue to wash the stump. 4) Once stump is clean chop the roots or use a chain saw. 5) Cross drill some large holes into the stump so that you can see through them 6) Remove the top and bottom from a steel coffee can, Place the coffee can on top of the stump with some charcoal and light it. 7) If you like also start a fire under the stump that you have just cleaned. 8) should be gone very quick.

[Joseph Meehan]

The fast way is hiring or renting a stump grinder.