Tree Stump Removal Techniques. How to remove tree stumps from your yard. Growing better with The Gardener's Network.
Pro tip:Watch out for big rocks, as they can seriously damage a rototiller. Before you start tearing up your grass lawn, check the area for rocks and remove any large stones you see in the yard space. This step will help prevent your tiller from being damaged. Pros of the dig-it-up...
middle of winter. It’s easy. Just go out to your tree and cut off a few stems. Bring them indoors and place them in water. In a couple of weeks, you will have a little bit of spring in the middle of winter. When the buds reach the desired size, remove the stems from the ...
Because a tree's bark is critical in the transport of nutrients and water from the roots to the upper part of the tree, the tree will die if you remove the bark. This process is called "girdling." To girdle a stump, cut the bark all around the stump in a swath at least 2 or 3...
For really tough trees, it can often be helpful to use breaking tools like pickaxes, which also help you lever established roots out of the ground. How do I remove shrubs and bushes without damaging my yard? To remove shrubs and bushes without damaging your yard, remove as much top growth...
The Easiest and Most Fun Way to Remove a Tree Stump In most suburban neighborhoods, you can’t dynamite a stump, and you can’t burn it. Pure digging is hard because of the roots. More often than not, you can’t fit a decent shovel blade in between the roots. The solution? As my...
If you have a vegetable garden, berry bush, or fruit tree in your yard, it could be another major food source for your local raccoons. You probably don’t want to get rid of your garden just to prevent raccoons, but you can put up a barrier to keep them away. ...
Stump grinding is a popular method used by professionals and DIYers alike to remove tree stumps. Steps to Use: Rent a stump grinder from your local equipment rental store. Position the grinder over the stump and turn it on. Use the machine to grind the stump down to below the ground leve...
is the chemical method. By applying chemicals to holes drilled into the stump, you speed up the natural decay process and the remaining tree fibers and roots will break down more quickly. It is considered one of the best ways to remove a tree stump from your yard. Here’s how to use ...
In the fall, wait until after the first hard frost and mulch to prepare plants for the winter, protecting bare soil from freeze-thaw patterns and insulating the plant roots. What Is Mulch? At its simplest, mulch is any material that covers the soil’s surface. In nature, mulch is simply...