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• If you don't have a long drill, you can use an ax to hit the base of the tree into grooves as deep as possible.
• If the stump has large raised roots, drill holes in the roots as well.

Fill the holes with salt and pour the wax over it. Fill the holes with Epsom salt or rock salt three-quarters full, then light an odorless candle and pour wax into the holes to seal.

• Make sure to place the salt neatly in the right place, not splashing it all over the yard, as excess salt can damage the topsoil and roots of other plants.

Wrap the stump. Use a plastic bag, trash bag or non-vented material over the stump. The stump will die faster without sunlight and rainwater to continue nourishing the new shoots to sprout. After 6 weeks to several months, the stump will die. Check from time to time how progress is progressing. When the stump dies, it will begin to disintegrate on its own. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Prevent sunlight from hitting the stump

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   Seal the stump. This method is inexpensive, but it can take a long time. The goal here is to slowly kill the stump by cutting off the supply to its basic needs. Cover the stump with a plastic bag or trash bag to prevent the stump from receiving sunlight and water.

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   Drill holes in the stump. Burning is an effective method to remove the stump after the stump has died. Start by drilling multiple holes into the surface of the stump. These holes should be about 1.3 -2.5 cm in diameter and at least 30 cm deep if you have a drill that is long enough. A deep hole will ensure that the stump is burned down to the tips of the roots and is easier to remove.

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   Fill the drilled holes with kerosene. The kerosene soaked in the stump will help you burn the plant to ash. Make sure the oil is soaked in the base of the plant; otherwise, the fire will be extinguished before it reaches the tips of the roots.
   • Another option is to place charcoal on the surface of the stump and burn the charcoal. The charcoal will slowly burn down the stump. This will reduce the chance of the fire spreading to the surrounding plants.
   • If you are afraid that surrounding objects will catch fire, you should not use this method. Burning stump is quite effective but can be dangerous if there is not much space around.
   • Check your local regulations to make sure you are allowed to make a controlled fire.

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   Set up the fire on the stump surface. Sprinkle shavings over the base of the plant and lighten. When the fire burns down, the stump will catch. Watch carefully to make sure the stump catches fire and add more firewood if necessary to keep the fire going.
   • Be sure to keep an eye on it until the stump burns to ash. Do not leave the stump burning unattended to prevent the fire from getting out of control.
   • Depending on the size of the stump, it may take several hours to burn out.

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   Dig ashes and fill the hole with soil. Use a shovel to remove all the ashes, dig down the roots and fill the hole with fresh soil. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Cut the stump

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   Cut the stump close to the ground. Use a chainsaw to cut the stump just a few inches from the ground. Remove any branches or roots that are too high above the ground for a stable surface to operate the stump mill.

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   Crush the stump. Put on goggles and a mask, then place the computer on top of the tree. Next, follow the manufacturer's instructions, slowly move the machine on the surface of the stump to crush it into crumbs. Continue moving along the floating roots until the entire base is crushed.
   • Take care not to leave your feet on the path of the mill. Wear thick boots to avoid injury.
   • Ensure children and pets are at a safe distance before you operate the machine.

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   Shovel wood and fill the hole. Remove the discarded shavings (or use as mulch), then fill the hole with soil.
   • You may need to use an ax to chop the remaining roots.
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Advice

• You can purchase a dye mixed with the herbicide before using it. The dye will help you see the areas where you have sprayed the herb so that you will not miss or overburden the stump, increasing the risk of other plants becoming contaminated with herbicides as well.

Warning

• Plants that grow close together, especially if they belong to the same species, often develop a network of roots, sometimes sharing the same vascular tissue through a process called rooting. If the plants have been rooted, the herbicides used on the base of the plant are transferred to other plants.
• You may need to take other measures if the buds are still growing after the stump has been crushed, as there are many sturdy plants that can still sprout from the other stump.
• Even if the plants are not rooted together, they release a certain amount of herbicide into the environment, and all the surrounding plants can absorb it.