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Stump removal
- Thread starter CAJUNLAWYER
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Well Caj, if it were me, I'd let it be known,,(On the sly of course) that there is a treasure of gold buried under some of those trees, then leave a shovel out by he trees..Maybe scuff up the area a little, to make it look like you or someone had already been digging, looking for the gold.
Then in a day or two, your problem should be solved.
WuzzFuzz
Then in a day or two, your problem should be solved.
WuzzFuzz
ColbyBruce
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Retired LTC USAR
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What the blasting caps that were on here a few weeks ago?
What is commercial stump remover.....
I drill holes in the stump with a long spade drill and put the commercial stuff in the holes. Always worked well, but it does take time. One thing is you are assured they won't start to sprout again.
The 'yank 'em out' plan is probably the most expedient.
I drill holes in the stump with a long spade drill and put the commercial stuff in the holes. Always worked well, but it does take time. One thing is you are assured they won't start to sprout again.
The 'yank 'em out' plan is probably the most expedient.
Wasn't Jimmy Hoffa last seen near your place? Weren't the shrubs in question planted about the same time he disappeared?
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Ya know sheepdawg under the laws of this great nation and state withnin which I reside, I don 't have to answer that question
DIG - WATER - PULL (working smart not hard)
Bekeart's Stump Removal Trick - used on hedges, crepe myrtle, and concrete base from clothes line poles.
DIG DEEP around the base - add water - repeat the next day.
Trick is NOT using a shovel - too difficult to get deep enough without getting too wide.
1) Get a tie-down anchor sold for shed or mobile home use.
------Note that it in resembles a part of (and will work as) a primitive post hole auger.
---------Use any convenient rod as a turning handle.
2) Auger the tie-down a few inches into the ground.
3) Lift the now loosened soil up and out.
4) Continue steps 2 ans 3 for additional depth.
-------Past the depth of root ball if possible.
5) Repeat step 2 at numerous locations around the root ball.
6) ADD Water to augured holes.
7) In a day or two the root ball will be less secure.
------You might want to add more water and wait longer.
8) Eventually Time for towing chain/rope and vehicle (slow low gear)
I have used this method a few times and impressed a few women friends and neighbors with the simplicity and efficiency of this method.
Bekeart
Bekeart's Stump Removal Trick - used on hedges, crepe myrtle, and concrete base from clothes line poles.
DIG DEEP around the base - add water - repeat the next day.
Trick is NOT using a shovel - too difficult to get deep enough without getting too wide.
1) Get a tie-down anchor sold for shed or mobile home use.
------Note that it in resembles a part of (and will work as) a primitive post hole auger.
---------Use any convenient rod as a turning handle.
2) Auger the tie-down a few inches into the ground.
3) Lift the now loosened soil up and out.
4) Continue steps 2 ans 3 for additional depth.
-------Past the depth of root ball if possible.
5) Repeat step 2 at numerous locations around the root ball.
6) ADD Water to augured holes.
7) In a day or two the root ball will be less secure.
------You might want to add more water and wait longer.
8) Eventually Time for towing chain/rope and vehicle (slow low gear)
I have used this method a few times and impressed a few women friends and neighbors with the simplicity and efficiency of this method.
Bekeart
Baggy Wrinkle
Member
I have had this challenge a few times and I just call up "Mike", who has a compact excavator with a thumb that fits nicely into suburban backyards. Mike just grabs the offending plant with the bucket and wiggles it about, then jerks on it and out it comes. Very quick. When done, Mike throws all the debris in the bed of his compact dump truck and hauls it off to be composted. He charges about $300 per hour hereabouts; well worth it. I live in a high cost of living area, you may be able to find a local "Mike" for a bit less. Good luck.
Three random thoughts
#1-- Years back my father had a huge tree removed, and the stump ground back to about 6'' below grade. Then filled with dirt and grass seed added. All was well for about 6 years then a depression appeared where the stump was. I had a PU truck and my job was to get some fill and put in more seed.
After that like clockwork I had a job to do at dads house every couple years. Did it a few times and then dad sold the house and moved to a small apartment after my mom died.
#2-- On my own property I had a huge weeping willow, had it cut down to about 6'' above grade. Then took a powerful construction drill and made a bunch of holes in the top and exposed sides of the stump. Poured what ever I had when the stump holes would allow more (Diesel, two stroke mix, Kero)
Did that for about a year and then lit the stump off. (it was in a safe place) Burned for a couple days and I then put dirt and seed in the stump hole. Like I said above I then had to add more every few years
Last one. One of my neighbors has to me a interesting way of getting rid of stumps. He cuts the tree down to about 12' above the ground. Puts a strong chain or cable high up on the standing trunk and either uses his F 350 4X4 or hooks the chain to a old bulldozer he has. He also puts a pile of 3 large tires in front of the stump and when the stump starts pulling down it contacts the tires and the extra leverage pops the stump right out.
#1-- Years back my father had a huge tree removed, and the stump ground back to about 6'' below grade. Then filled with dirt and grass seed added. All was well for about 6 years then a depression appeared where the stump was. I had a PU truck and my job was to get some fill and put in more seed.
After that like clockwork I had a job to do at dads house every couple years. Did it a few times and then dad sold the house and moved to a small apartment after my mom died.
#2-- On my own property I had a huge weeping willow, had it cut down to about 6'' above grade. Then took a powerful construction drill and made a bunch of holes in the top and exposed sides of the stump. Poured what ever I had when the stump holes would allow more (Diesel, two stroke mix, Kero)
Did that for about a year and then lit the stump off. (it was in a safe place) Burned for a couple days and I then put dirt and seed in the stump hole. Like I said above I then had to add more every few years
Last one. One of my neighbors has to me a interesting way of getting rid of stumps. He cuts the tree down to about 12' above the ground. Puts a strong chain or cable high up on the standing trunk and either uses his F 350 4X4 or hooks the chain to a old bulldozer he has. He also puts a pile of 3 large tires in front of the stump and when the stump starts pulling down it contacts the tires and the extra leverage pops the stump right out.
Best stump remover I've ever seen. It leveled the lot nextdoor in a day. Lots of big oaks in there too.
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CAJUNLAWYER
Member
So now the decision becomes:
Playing with neat toys
or
Riding a herd of laborers.
This is a tough choice
Playing with neat toys
or
Riding a herd of laborers.
This is a tough choice
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charlie sherrill
Member
I had a friend of mine do the same thing trying to pull a stump with a truck. The stump came through the back glass of the pickup and barely missed him.
charlie sherrill
Member
If you cut the Ligustrums down what are the Cedar Waxwings going to eat?
That's hilarious!
During my college and seminary days, I made good money cutting trees and digging stumps. I routinely charged $100 for a stump that took one day. A real whopper would take maybe 2-3 days. If I cut the tree, I'd leave the trunk about 10-15 tall. That gave me a real advantage. Using a CM Puller and some logging chains, I'd dig out and cut the roots on the off side of the tree and put pressure on using the puller. It was remarkable how many stumps could be removed in a day.
Last time I dug stumps was in the yard of the parsonage in 2013. Removed 8 pine stumps. They were not really hard. Most had gone to lighter wood and could be burned. Just dug down under the stumps, packed the hole with gas/waste oil and scrap wood. Most burned about 2-3 days. Really about the easiest stumps I've ever done. Sincerely. bruce.
Last time I dug stumps was in the yard of the parsonage in 2013. Removed 8 pine stumps. They were not really hard. Most had gone to lighter wood and could be burned. Just dug down under the stumps, packed the hole with gas/waste oil and scrap wood. Most burned about 2-3 days. Really about the easiest stumps I've ever done. Sincerely. bruce.
lonejacklarry
US Veteran
The easiest way I've found is to cut the tree/bush down even with the ground. Then drill as many 1"holes as you can toward the perimeter of the stump. Fill these holes with epsom salts and cover.
First you have to kill the stump and epsom salts will do that as you keep adding to the water in the holes. Then after the stumps are dead (dry and blackish) build small fires with briquettes and let it burn to below ground level. Knock off the remainder of the stumps and cover with dirt.
There is no way that they will die and decomposed quickly. The epsom salts method lets you avoid dumping chemicals into the area. If the spacing dictates you can plant the new stuff in between the stumps go that route.
Otherwise rent a stump grinder.
First you have to kill the stump and epsom salts will do that as you keep adding to the water in the holes. Then after the stumps are dead (dry and blackish) build small fires with briquettes and let it burn to below ground level. Knock off the remainder of the stumps and cover with dirt.
There is no way that they will die and decomposed quickly. The epsom salts method lets you avoid dumping chemicals into the area. If the spacing dictates you can plant the new stuff in between the stumps go that route.
Otherwise rent a stump grinder.
meaneyedcatz
Member
I've read in the Missouri conservationist magazine that you should dilute per makers directions then cut down the offending plant. As soon as you cut it down you should paint the stump with glyphosphate.
I am in process of getting rid of the bush honeysuckle that invaded my in-laws place. What I can't pull out with truck norris I will perform the above.
