Keeping the area more moist
Sunday, February 14th, 2010First, using a chain saw, cut the tree stump down as near to the soil as possible. Check that the saw teeth do not strike the mud as this can corrode your chain.Saw holes at least a few feet deep into the tree stump in a good number of areas, by using your widest drill bit. The wider and deeper the holes, the the faster it will work.Fill these holes first with water, and then with nitrogen containing fertilizer. For instance, you may use cattle manure. If you use a commercial fertilizer instead, ensure that the first of the 3 no.s of the NPK is high Atlanta Tree Removal .Soak the area all around the three stump. Cover the stump using a plastic bag. The tarp acts as a barrier help to retain water in and around the stump. Moisture is very effective in removing the tree stump.Spread an organic mulch over the polythene sheet, and water it periodically. Soil will hold more moisture, keeping the area more moist. Wet mulch is also dense, which helps in weighing the tarp down, so that it doesn’t get blown. For more weight, roll some heavy stones onto the cover.The final thing you need to do for this tree stump removal project is to let it remain for sometime. You’re speeding up the natural process of decomposing by implementing the tips above, but this tree stump removal technique is still not for fast results.You can reduce the time required for completion of your stump removal project, by periodically removing the mulch and tarp for a moment and once again thoroughly soaking the tree’s stump and the ground around it.