Stump removal

[murphy1244]

Is there anything to put on stumps to speed the removal like composting it? Have about 2 acres of hardwood stumps.

 

[dickfoster]

Is there anything to put on stumps to speed the removal like composting it? Have about 2 acres of hardwood stumps.

Yeah dynamite, it's really good stuff if you can find it. LOL

 

[Snowback]

Yeah dynamite, it's really good stuff if you can find it. LOL

LOL! Yes dynamite is good to put on stumps. Or one of these:

Using the search function here will get you loads of info. Here was an older discussion as an example for some ideas for you: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/127192-alternative-stump-removal-options.html

 

[chrisflores]

2 acres is a large area to grind the stumps. Why don't you hire a Stump Grinding Service to accomplish the job?

 

[tonyoz]

2 acres is a large area to grind the stumps. Why don't you hire a Stump Grinding Service to accomplish the job?

X1 but get a price, it should be an easy enough job for someone to quote. Make sure you tell them what depth to grind to which directly relates to future land use:thumbsup:

 

[prichard]

Have some examples of depths for various uses?

 

[JerryK]

big sign... " PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ANY STUMPS FROM THIS PROPERTY. THESE STUMPS ARE ALL THAT IS LEFT OF A HISTORIC STAND OF TREES PLANTED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON IN HIS YOUTH "

 

[tonyoz]

Have some examples of depths for various uses?

4" below ground for grazing, 12" below ground for cultivation is all thats required

 

[prichard]

4" below ground for grazing, 12" below ground for cultivation is all thats required

Thank you. We have some do deal with but land use in that area is uncertain so far.

 

[kthompson]

Look at stump rot chemicals at Lowes or such but think it is potash. I have been told just use regular fertilizer but have only used again think potash. It does cost more. Drill some holes in the stumps and fill the holes. Has worked on some decent size stumps for me in the oak family and possibly some gums.