STUMP REMOVAL

When you need to remove some stumps, you do so easily by drilling as many holes as possible in the stump. The holes should be as big and as deep as you can make them. I suggest you purchase a ¾" X 10" spade bit to use for this job. Fill the holes with any of the following, or any combination of the following. Chemical fertilizers, cow manure, sorghum syrup, maple syrup, karo syrup, actually you can use any syrup, or any kind of sugar.

It is necessary to keep the rain from diluting whatever you use to fill the holes. I do this by propping a piece of plywood up against the stump, blocking the prevailing wind and rain. The easy way to do this is to drive a 2" X 2" stake in the ground on the opposite side of the stump from where the wind is coming, and drive a 16d nail in the top of the stake. The stake should be at least 24" higher than the surface of the stump. Next lean the plywood against the stake and mark it and drill a hole in the plywood to fit over the nail. This makes it easy to remove the wood so you can keep the holes filled.

This system works because the stuff you put into the holes is absorbed by the wood, breaking down the cellulose fibers and turning the wood into peat. (Rotten wood) Depending on the type of wood, oak, maple etc., and the size of the stump, it may take anywhere from a couple of months to a couple years. Don't give up, it does work!