Last year my wife cut down a few old shrubs in the garden.
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> All very well but of course the remaining roots/stumps still occupy the
> ground that we would like to put back to active use.
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> Last summer I applied proprietary stump killer but of course this only
> stops it growing and does not degrade the stump.
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> With the largest stump I have now excavated around it and cut roots
> underneath where I can ( with a small angle grinder ) however it is still > solid. >
> I think I need to hire a stump grinder ? perhaps not the most heavy duty
> as its a shrub and not a tree.?
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> Any ideas on types & availability ? OT any other ideas on removal / > destruction. >
> link to Photos of excavated stump for your assistance. you may need to cut
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> Ignore the "chimney make good" album as this is a job now completed. >
> Many thanks for any ideas.
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> Richard
Thanks to all for your suggestions & comments.
I got the message that I needed to apply more sweat.
I did not know what a mattock was , but now I own one.
With this and more digging , crow baring & sledge hammering I eventual got it out.
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Richard