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Removing A Leftover Tree Stump From Your Yard

If you have recently moved into a new home and notice there is a tree stump in the middle of your lawn, you may want to take steps in removing it so you can utilize this land in other ways. Tree stump removal is usually done by a tree service, but there are a few ways you can try eliminating it on your own. Here are a few ways to remove an unsightly tree stump from your property.

Give It A Dose Of Chemical Treatment

Head to the landscaping section in your local home goods store and purchase a chemical agent meant to disintegrate tree stumps. Using this method is usually effective but may take several weeks until the desired results are obtained. Drill a hole in the top of the tree stump and pour chemicals inside so they work at eating away the middle portion. You will need to keep adding the chemical every few days according to the packaging directions. After a bit of time, the stump will fall into pieces and it can be removed with a shovel and disposed of in a wooded area.

Try Burning It Away From Your Property

A tree stump can be removed with the use of a controlled burn. Drill a few holes in the top portion of the stump. Wait until there is supposed to be dry weather for several days. Pour gasoline into the holes and allow this dry spell to work to your advantage in saturating the interior of the stump so it will ignite easily. Light the stump on fire and take turns with other people to watch over it to make sure it does not spread to other areas of the yard. Water can be used to put the fire out, but the process will need to be repeated many times to have the desired results. 

Do Some Digging To Remove 

You can always try digging a stump from the ground using a shovel. Dig close to the circumference of the stump with a garden shovel. If ground is rocky, try saturating it with water for a while before you start to dig. Use an ax to cut any large roots to help loosen the tree's grasp from the ground. If the stump is rather large, use a chainsaw to cut it into pieces so you do not hurt yourself trying to remove it from the soil.

Rent A Stump Grinder To Pulverize

Most tree services use a stump grinder to chop up a stump into tiny pieces. This heavy machinery can be rented at a local tool rental service. Before signing a rental agreement, ask the service to give specific instructions regarding the operation of the equipment. Safety apparel should be worn and a friend should be present to help with the process in case an accident occurs. This method will remove the stump in one day with minimal effort. 

Let The Stump Stay By Decorating

Consider decorating the stump so it becomes part of your landscaping. You can drill out the middle of the top of the stump and fill it with potting soil. Plant colorful flowers to be enjoyed by all. Paint the stump in fun colors or paint your family name upon the top. Make the stump into a fun tic-tac-toe table with some simple household items. It doesn't hurt to try incorporating the stump into your landscaping before taking permanent measures. You may find the permanent routes are not needed at all! For professional help, contact a business such as Dubois Tree & Land Management LLC.