How To Remove A Tree Stump. Quickest and Easiest Method!

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[@vista39]

How soon do you classify pretty quickly as far as making the stump implode. Are we talking a month two months?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

6 months for softwoods. 1 year for hardwoods depending on climate.

[@hernanserrano3464]

Do I apply any water to it after the initial application, or let the dry salt do its thing?

[@kneedeepinparadisebeachhou6915]

He answered that in the video.

[@Shoop83]

@@hernanserrano3464 Just add salt and walk away. No need to cover, wet, or monitor it.

[@marcusrumblestrips7754]

@@CountryLivingExperience You know that rather punctures your claim that this is *the quickest* method. It may be the easiest, but I can grind a stump well within 6 months - with time to spare for another few!

[@davidsauls9542]

You were very polite when referencing Wranglerstar's old vs current videos !!! I would have not been so nice.

[@-LiveFreeorDie]

His "forest service" era and "dear beloved" era are equally good, just different. The latter is simply the evolution of a man realizing the charade we call government is merely that. There's no reason you would have to be any less than nice when referencing it. His opinions may be at the edge of your ability to reason with, but that doesn't mean you would need to be disrespectful when talking behind a mans back.

[@dimik3855]

From the pretentious name he chose to the general content of his videos, I never cared for the Wrangle crap.

[@-LiveFreeorDie]

@@dimik3855 Sounds an awful lot like a you problem.

[@davidsauls9542]

@@dimik3855 As an old Psychiatrist, I can well understand that.

[@bonesrhodes3762]

@@-LiveFreeorDie not everyone is a cultie

[@Kdiefenbacher]

Thank you so much for sharing! Have a blessed evening!

[@aaronmurray2945]

Thanks for the info @Country Living! Stay positive and blessed!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@Tassie-Devil]

A small warning for anyone with rocky soil where the stump is: NEVER underestimate how shallow the original tree might have accommodated the rocks between its roots. As the tree and its roots grow, they can literally suck up (or displace, I guess) rocks to above the surrounding soil level. I have literally destroyed chains by attempting cuts into the middle of a stump, only to find that there's one or more rocks hiding just a couple of inches beneath ground level. This has even happened when performing a horizontal cut 2 or 3 inches ABOVE the soil level. It's a trap for the unwary, and potentially could still happen in a field with very few rocks: guess where that ONE rock is going to be located? In the middle of your stump, that's where. True story.

[@Heretic10001]

Yep. Where I live this would sacrifice a chain every time.

[@markspinner7220]

Yesterday my wife spoke about getting rid of a stump. I said it would be easier for me to drill a bunch of holes and put something in them to kill it. 6 hours later this video shows up on my KZbin feed. CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!👂👂

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool

[@worldpeace8187]

So this is true - your phone listens to you at all times & then places ads or appropriate videos in your feed. You can turn it off so it doesn't do that in the settings

[@iainrichardson1420]

@@worldpeace8187 can you tell me how please?

[@ammass321]

elon musk eveasdrops on your brain most likely

[@dr3406]

💕💗💕 This really works, Thanks, love your content!!!

[@user-lt4rx3sm5n]

Yes I have used a bottomless drum , it works great

[@theresadeihl6927]

I covered the trunk which was low to the ground and covered it with water softener pellets. I did this in the fall and it was gone the next spring. I also drilled holes in another one and put charcoal brickettes on top and poured the lighter fluid on it and let it burn. I did make sure to line around the trunk with rocks so it wouldnt spread and kept an eye on it. That worked faster. Epson salt is a good idea too.

[@swamprat69er]

Epsom Salts are good but Potassium Nitrate is better IF you can get it. I cannot get it up here in Canada. So I am stuck with Epsom salts.

[@juliehewes8982]

Back when I was a kid my dad used pigs too root stumps and remove em ! And the other benefit was we would fill the freezer in the fall !! Lol love the old days , and thank you for the video!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. You're welcome

[@timothydempsey3763]

Precious memories

[@philkearny5587]

Drill a 2” hole down the middle and fill it full of ANFO. Add blasting cap and take cover.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That would be more fun but probably not possible where I live.

[@gilbertnail7266]

That is definitely a fast and effective way to do it.

[@jeanettewilkes8800]

I actually used plain salt and it worked really fast

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome

[@r.c.b.8087]

I simply drilled holes in my with a long bit, doused it with lighter fluid, and lit it up. Done!

[@mikemiller6684]

I have drilled many holes and filled with kerosene and lit it not gone yet

[@sarahmolzenhouse]

Some dummy planted an oak in the front flowerbed of my townhouse, which is about 12'w x 8'd. Not an option when the stump is 3' from my foundation.

[@Ecksterphono]

In an area where it's dry and there's lots of humus ground fires can abound first it will smoulder and heat the ground as it spreads and create more ground fires

[@captain-poppleton]

@@sarahmolzenhouse sorry about that, I meant to plant petunias. I always get those 2 mixed up.

[@bertblue9683]

It happened once and all you morons think it happens all the time.

[@dmark6699]

Great info will have to try this better than digging the roots out.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Much less work for sure

[@oopsagain1surname]

Some larger trees can draw dirt up into the center well above ground. You can ruin a chain with that, and you cannot see it ahead of time.

[@waynec369]

Absolutely! After hitting a rock and ruining a new chain, I learned not to use this method.

[@thomaslthomas1506]

I always keep a crappy chain for demolition purposes, I also use it to cut stumps off at the ground. The down side is usually such a chain is hard to sharpen and won't cut straight. But hey if it was a beater anyway. Important to note extra oil on your bar and don't get in a hurry.

[@andytraiger4079]

The cost of a chain or two in comparison to the cost and hassle of renting a root grinder machine is insignificant, though.

[@billnlpaw]

No, you can not ruin a chain saw, maybe hurt the chain but that’s it. Don’t be silly.

[@waynec369]

@billnlpaw who in the hell said, "ruin a chain saw"?

[@lunallena947]

I have a big roots in my yard.I will try to do this. Thanks por you ideas. God bless you. Chao.😊❤

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful. God bless.

[@johnmark111]

Perfect, I just cut down a big tree in my front yard. I was dreading getting rid of the stump until this video. Thank you!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@LaTrompetadeDios7]

Good stuff. I am definitely going to try this method. Thanks, bro.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@BobChanter]

Bro?

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

Thank you Sir for your very informative video. I’ll try your method. 🇨🇦💝🙏

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@GF-zh7sv]

I used this method many times, if I could recommend when doing the "checker pattern" to keep a "ring" of solid trunk around the circumference as to not let the salt escape through the lines cut it helps a lot more. It also collects water like you said and makes it go so much quicker keeping that salt and water in there breaking up the stump. I add more salt every so often as well

[@jetterbenne2578]

Good information. I use a sawzall and shovel to dig out the stumps and completely remove. Depending on the size this take me anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours. I do not have extremely large trees.

[@amsohn1]

Great info Blessings ❤

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Happy Resurrection Day!

[@HomeAloneGaming1]

thanks boss gonna try this weekend

[@damiennicol5369]

Being a little ole lady I’ve tackled stumps I think successfully by cutting them down as close to the ground.Then using a pick ,mattock,I remove a lot more soil around the stump ,about 4 to 6 inches.Then once again I chainsaw down and now I’m below soil or ground level.I make Criss cross on top use my mattock,pick to cut any visible roots.Soak slowl whilst having a cuppa, so it’s totally flooded ,then I pour salt on top and a plastic bag or more on top and around then fill the hole and top with garden soil ! Grass grows over,this is quick and cheap and not visible within a season!

[@kcmgfarm2389]

I wish you the best resurrection day and really want to thank you for this information. Getting out of debt now and then will save up for some land which will be wooded for sure, so for now I'm turning my waiting room into a classroom and learning as much as I possibly can. Appreciate you taking the time for these videos. Blessings to you and yours Kate

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Happy Resurrection Day! Glad you are getting out of debt.

[@konetashelton4130]

Yep, I had a vo-ag teacher tell me this years ago.

[@Bob_Adkins]

If you're in a hurry, 2 things to speed you up: 1, bars and chains are very cheap and very well worth ruining to remove a few small stumps slightly below the ground. If you own old bars and chains, use them instead. 2. If you have many and/or big stumps, you can buy a stump grinder for about $1600, grind your stumps, and sell it for $200-$300 less than you paid. If you're not in a hurry, you can rot them out, but I have never seen burning work except in very dry climates.

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great tip and video Thank you 🙏🏾

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@allon33]

Thank you brother.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@TraumaChaplain]

Put black cow or chicken castings over a stump, and it will compost quickly as well. Thanks for the content

[@williamblake8650]

And even grow some good mushrooms.

[@martecooksey]

Does the cow have to be black?

[@TraumaChaplain]

@@martecooksey lol, it's a brand

[@augeniasestokaite4674]

Thank you for this info!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

I want to give a little caution for people who are not very familiar with using chain saws.... the very tip of the saw (the rounded off part) is the most dangerous while the chain is moving.... if you dont put the bar into wood correctly it does what is referred to "bucking"... What that means is the chain saw will grab and uncontrollably swing upward. Some people have been seriously injured in their face from this. That is the purpose for the face shield on helmets that arborist use. Its not to keep shavings out of your face, its to give a buffer between the saw and your face in case the saw bucks on you. Please be careful plunging the tip of the saw into anything. Learn proper techniques before attempting it.

[@carenharris863]

Good point.

[@JahRootsRadio]

THANK YOU. I never knew that. And here I was saying I’m gonna cut the trees down myself and save money. If it bucked on me I’d end up spending more money injured, missing work time and a hospital bill…yikes.

[@tammysmith9727]

Thank you. This answered my question as a new chainsaw user which directions say never plunge tip into wood. I was confused. Thx for posting this comment

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

@@tammysmith9727 you're welcome

[@douellette7960]

It's called 'kick-back' not bucking. But yes, thanks for the cautionary tip!

[@unlisted122]

Will this stop grass from growing over there the stump was due to the salt? Thanks

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

I have removed two trees, one ( a pecan ) was cut down to a stump by a skill-less laborer in my neighbor's yard. The other - a china-berry - in my yard , I dug out about a foot into the soil at the root ball. Since the trunk was still about 12 ft. tall, I attached a come-along with a chain. One end as high ...about 10 ft up with the other end at the base of a living cedar several yards away. I filled the hole with water to soften the soil in the hole and then pulled the chain taught. As the tree began to lean, I used my chain saw to cut into the root ball main roots. The tree slowly tilted until it finally fell. This left a crater and the rest of the tree I cut into lengths of firewood. Back-filled the hole and used the extra firewood over the winter. It took a bit of effort but no delay for the stump to rot. This only works if there is another anchor tree nearby for an attachment point for the come-along.. I wish all success .

[@michaelbradford4444]

Your completely right about watching Wranglestars older videos because they were informative and entertaining before he got full of himself , big headed and closed minded.

[@bigdaddy4197]

I agree with you. Have you seen this stupid orange and red hats he is wearing now.

[@raddlog]

@@bigdaddy4197 I feel like you guys aren't getting the information he's passing on now.

[@bigdaddy4197]

@@raddlog I will have another look, but if he starts with those hats again I can’t hear what he is saying. Thanks.

[@mac-be2me]

ya , he went off the deep end ! Its amazing to me youtube hasn't shut him down with his ' act accordingly inciting civil unrest ' apparently Amazon is in a love relationship and loves giving him products to endorse and the money is flowing ! lots of money ! but since he openly came out of the closet with the vids he did with the Russians in the River .. lol.. he get a free pass on YT

[@tinamagnuson9656]

The town took down the beautiful maple in my front yard after Super Storm Sandy. It was in a small bern between my drive and front sidewalk and my gas line runs between it and the drive, so the tree guy didn’t want to grind the stump. I now have no shade at all in front of t and my cottage bakes. I’ve tried the drilling of holes and salt method, but it’s going to take forever for the stump to rot and there will still be substantial roots. I’d really like to plant a crêpe myrtle there. Any suggestions?

[@hiscifi2986]

I've been pulling one ton stumps out of the ground on an engineering project we have. Now I am really stumped because I have a triple stump which must be 3 tons, and too much for me. Also one oak stump next to a fragile stone wall. I have dosed the outer growing layer with RoundUp to stop any re-growth, but now I suppose I need to use your method, or maybe even try to burn them out. My stumps are all from 80-90 year old trees.

[@weslovell815]

Add 34-0-0.... nitrogen feeds the bacteria that breaks down methyl cellulose (wood fiber).... excellent video...

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. Thank you

[@paulrandig]

Round holes don't have edges. Checkerbord squares do have edges. Not only fire does love edges, but any kind of decay loves them, too, because they are places with a large surface area related to mass.

[@thereasoner9454]

Great idea. I luckily have access to a trencher so I would trench around while the stump was 4'-6' tall, then pull it over and out. Not everyone has what I do, so this is a great low equipment solution.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. You are very blessed with that trencher for sure.

[@debbies6192]

Thank you.

[@BornFreeFilms]

That seems like a lot of work. I like the burn barrel method mentioned by others. Back in the late 60's, my dad had a lot of dynamite for blowing stumps. I remember a stubborn stump that our little tractor wouldn't pull up. We dug a hole under it and put a stick under it. It just kind of went poof and didn't seem to do much, so we did it again. When that also didn't do much we put 5 or 6 sticks under it and it was raining chunks what seemed like for a while. lol. We had it stored in the barn and decided it was getting too unstable due to age, so, we set about throwing them with let fuses like hand grenades. Loads of fun.

[@marian20012]

nice, but unreal in city areas. you can't blow dynamite just like that. also not everyone can buy dynamite. also it can kill you.

[@morrismonet3554]

Should have used them for fishing.

[@Altriex.]

I would warn you against burning stumps as underground fries are extremely dangerous and uncontrollable. 😅 But it seems regards for personal and public safety is of little concern. 😂

[@BobChanter]

@@Altriex. I would agree that in a dense forest you may have continuous burning underground, but if I have only one tree in an area, how is it supposed to travel to other wood underground to burn?

[@halb37]

I had the same experience with dynamite during this time period. We needed to do some blasting so just drove to the dynamite store and bought as much as needed (plus blasting caps), no questions asked, not even an ID. I don't think it works that way now.

[@mysticmeadow9116]

Happy Easter 🐣 Good tip to know. Saved it to my Homesteading playlist. Blessings to y'all.

[@robertream6571]

I am looking for denture adhesive. It’s all spelt right and everything. KZbin sends me a video of how to remove a tree stump out of your yard. Wow KZbin. I gave this video a thumbs up even though I didn’t watch it. I live in an apartment I do not have tree stumps, although I do have a very large bush with very stiff branches that could probably hurt somebody if they ever fell into it and it’s dead but it seems as though I need an act of Congress to get it removed. It’s very unsafe with all the children that are around and it’s right on the edge of the walkway. Everybody get blessed and stay safe. ❤️🙏🏻📖🙏🏻❤️!!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Have a blessed day

[@user-ke7wd3cl9z]

I'd be more worried of someone fell onto one of the children milling about!

[@sarahmolzenhouse]

Very helpful, thank you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@deecooper1567]

Interesting 👍👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@MRC1776]

Funny how this video shows up in my feed as I just rented an excavator to pull out 20 pretty large stumps. Roughly 24” one foot off the ground. This is a good idea though for the average homeowner. 👍🏼

[@JleeA314]

Thanks! I pour melted wax over my drill holes to prevent Epsom salt from becoming diluted

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. I like your modification.

[@paulmcauliffe8857]

Hello. What's the approximate time frame, salt application to stump gone, using the checkerboard cut method? Thanks!

[@northstar5971]

Mix Epsom salt. Spent crankcase oil garden sulfur and crushed charcoal. Pour it in. After oil evaporates soaks in / light it up

[@TheBeatenPaths]

That's great until the fire travels up the roots. Been there, done that, no thanks.

[@thomasmartin406]

id rub some of the saw dust into the grooves after the epsons salt so it stays wet longer so fungus can do its job quicker

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I like that idea

[@Majikdiva]

love your video ...nice and simple ! Thumb up ...

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@giovannibarnes4569]

I have a 1 acre lot that had close to 80 trees on it. Half of them are mature white oak, long leaf pine, and hickory (+100ft.) I cut down half the trees on my lot. The best method by far.... Cut the tree down to ground level. Drill into the TOP of the fresh stump. Add mycelium mixture to holes and water occasionally until rotting begins. (You can try using compost as well) Nothing can beat fungus on trees. You'll be able to dig out all your stumps within a year depending on the species.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Nice. I like it.

[@denniskatinas]

I like Wranglerstar’s latest stuff even more. But Ya’ll will catch on soon, we’re under attack.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

@@denniskatinas We all do understand the majority of what he is talking about just not the solutions he is proposing. He has an unhealthy fear.

[@davidsnyder3799]

@@denniskatinas We are not under attack. We are supplying the weapons and diplomatic support for offensive attacks on another nation. The response to that is not unanticipated. It was intentionally provoked.

[@frogi109]

real nice free-hand checker cuts.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@wilfor03]

Dynamite technique there....gonna have to try that

[@thorstambaugh1520]

Dynamite period

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@nathanlarson7408]

I didn't see him using any dynamite...😊

[@Dirk80241]

Would this work on palm tree stumps, as well? I have four of them in our yard.

[@gardeninginthedesert]

I live in a rented house in West Africa. It has a paved area at the back and these small trees kept growing through the concrete. I kept pulling them up until after 4 years I decided to plant one in the front garden. It grew so fast! Turns out it's a banyan. It's already large after just two years so sadly it has to go. 😢 Now al i need is a chainsaw.

[@superdave1964]

" It just wants to live" nature rocks!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

True

[@whistlingrock3157]

Just pull it out and fill in! I pulled 54 Douglas fir 🌲 stumps out of my backyard with a bobcat 50. Mini excavator and regraded. I don’t use salt and pepper!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Wow. You are the coolest

[@rmdphotographicarts986]

try to do that with a southern pine that has a tap root 12 feet deep

[@MitchellRose-gi2ln]

I wonder of composting over that method would assist the process. It may help keep it just moist enough.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Never tried that but I like the idea.

[@michaeldose2041]

For those that are would like to see this process speed up. Follow this procedure and come back in 3 to 6 months. Drive wedges in starting near the edge. It will have the effect of breaking out a large percentage of the wood below ground level. For the remaining wood, if there is any, it will have the effect of opening the wood up below ground level and will accelerate decay of any of the remaining stump.

[@davetrayford]

Nice ! Might just give these techniques a try!

[@jerex112]

great info

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jms1863]

How about Bradford pears and offspring does this work on these invasive trees?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I have never done it on a Bradford. It should work for all trees though.

[@Antoniobrady]

The “watch wranglestars older stuff” had me laughing out loud

[@chrisc3118]

Covering the low stump with compost is the fastest "natural" method to rot out a stump. Still will take several years with this method, but the compost will help break things down faster than any other chemical treatment.

[@morrismonet3554]

No one wants to wait years to get rid of a stump.

[@chrisc3118]

@@morrismonet3554 Yes, I agree, but sometimes this is all that can be done. For example, I have 2 large stumps directly on top of natural gas and electric utility lines. I can't pull them out, can't grind them and can't burn them. I did cut the stumps down as low as possible to about ground level, then I used a 16" long 1 inch drill bit and drilled holes all over the stumps using a hammer drill, then applied the compost on top of the stumps and made sure it filled out all the holes too. Using this natural method is all I can do for the time being.

[@DennisRichardH]

Do you I have any 'after' vids showing a stump that epsom salts got rid of, say 6 months, a year, 18 months later?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I showed 2 after results in the video. Both were between a year and 18 months old.

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

Growing up summers early 60's - mid 70's on a rural south central Kentucky Farm all we had was Wood Heat so it's was nice being surrounded by thick old growth Hardwood Forest with lots of trees Needing cut (we only cut what was dead and in danger of coming down which there was plenty), finishing up the Stump I would always write down the species (or common name, I was a child a long time before the internet), And how many rings it had upon death, I'd think about the world at the time it was a Sapling and witnessed changes (actually being Really Rural it's environment had not changed all that much, but the Air had) and would write a short history with it. Being a Military brat we were always moving, the time during summer was my only sense of real home, somewhere along the many moves I lost my Album, sad, it would be great joy today to look back on it, it was a couple inches thick, each page a different tree (starting off young there was a few "Non-Trees" found).

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks for sharing

[@michaels3972]

I want to do this were I have pine stumps to expand my garden. Will I be able to plant in that spot after the stumps degrade, or will the MgSO4 contaminate the soil long term. I regularly use MgSO4 in fertilizer in minute amounts, so I was wondering if it would actually be good for the new plot long term.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It truly depends on how much epsom salts you put on over the course of time the stump is breaking down.

[@davidmills817]

You can use a hydraulic engine hoist to pull stumps.

[@oldmanslickville1918]

Great tip, thanks. What is a very short time; months, weeks or years?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. 6 months for softwoods, 1 year for hardwoods depending on weather and epsom salt application.

[@harmoneecatcher2281]

Has anyone ever tried placing a bottomless burn barrel over stumps and burning a good fire for a few hours? I’ve seen people use that method many times very successfully with minimal effort

[@rhondac7183]

That's a good idea.

[@tarkansas2788]

Done it that way for years

[@earthwyrm6756]

BEWARE: If it's a big dead tree this can result in fire spreading through the extensive root system, potentially igniting dry leaf litter, etc.

[@Book-Gnome]

I've done that with multiple Maple stumps of various sizes and did virtually nothing

[@crossroads5771]

I've burned them for 10 days, just make an angled top that keeps the rain out.

[@garymarini6654]

Great video! How long does this process take ? I have a purple ash that is dying and needs to come down . It’s about 10-12 in diameter.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. Results vary on species and weather. The ones I showed are around 12 months old. About 6 months for softwoods and 12 for hardwoods.

[@tzavitz]

How long does it take? What is “ no time”?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

A year for hardwoods and about 6 month for soft like pine. Depends on weather too…..the dryer the longer.

[@MarkB58]

GreatVideo!!!! New Sub.

[@Caje-zf8md]

Thanks for info. Question: Will the Epsom salt hurt young trees planted within 6-feet of the stump?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It may, depending on how much you put on.

[@ednolan5754]

In this video you were removing a “sweet gum” tree. Is this method suitable for other types of trees and shrubs? Also, is there any tree or shrub that this method should not be used? Great video !

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. I showed a pine tree and 2 sweet gums that I had previously done. It is suitable for all trees but they take different amounts of time. I have never done this to shrubs.

[@rkf2746]

Great video. I did not know about the use of Epsom salt. Just today I helped a buddy take down an old Aspen tree, and we were talking the stump removal, without hiring a tree crew with a grinder. When I'm back over there tomorrow, I will share your tip. Too bad you have to contend with some of the silly, snarky comments. Takes all kinds I reckon. Well done!! Stay safe.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. I have gotten used to the snarky ones.....they are constant which is sad. Appreciate it.

[@rkf2746]

@@CountryLivingExperience I sent my buddy the link to your channel. Wanted him to see how you "checker boarded" the stump. Take care. Don't let the jerks discourage you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

@@rkf2746 Cool. Thanks

[@andrewhanson5942]

I'm interested in how long "no time" is. Months, years? Thanks, I do plan to give this a try. Stump grinding ain't cheap.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Depends on the species of tree and weather conditions. Oak may be a year. Pine may be 6 months.

[@andrewhanson5942]

@@CountryLivingExperience Thanks! I did see another vid where the guy used rock salt instead of epsom salts. It's cheaper so I might give that a try too. Plenty of stumps around here!

[@bradbutler8718]

I am very interested in the method here, but I have a question. Does the Epsom Salt sink into the earth via the tree root system and damage surrounding trees? A number of years ago a friend told me to pour diesel on a tree root and set fire to it..... Not only did not work but the diesel sunk down and killed two other trees. This left me with three large sycamore stumps to remove.... What a nightmare. Thanks for posting your content.

[@user-yv9vo4xq9m]

Diesel is very affective it'll kill vegetation off for a few yrs .

[@chrisowen5497]

I’ve done the epsom salt for several years in clearing the trees/stumps in our yard. There has been no collateral damage. Even the grass grows fine.

[@banjohappy]

Never put petroleum products into the ground. It will contaminate the groundwater in a vast surrounding area.

[@jwlindsey]

After cutting a maple stump close to the ground, I rented a stump grinder for $150 for two hours (minimum time). I removed the stump in less than an hour. I could have rented the grinder for the whole day for $250 and removed more stumps if I had any.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad they are cheaper near you. I don’t have $400 for a half day here. Plus I have the luxury of time on my sidewalk

[@victorpayne6586]

Thanks.

[@ching574]

on smaller trees like the first 2 i just dig the root ball out with a pick shovel and digging bar and cut the surrounding roots with a as wall and just completely remove it i know its a lot more work but it makes it where the stump is complexly gone in one day and isn't going to grow back

[@larrystrayer8336]

Don’t forget to add Sodium Nitrate. Also as it will feed the rot microbes. Or a pile of manure.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Good suggestion

[@larrystrayer8336]

@@CountryLivingExperience I personally prefer only sodium nitrate. And no Epsom salt any nitrogen source is ok. Keeping it damp. A pile of cow manure watered in. And covered with compost often in one year the stump will be gone. Reapplying in early fall will speed up the rot.

[@eveadame1059]

@@CountryLivingExperience 🦋🌿 Thank you, for sharing what you learned.

[@vista39]

Thanks

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@iratozer9622]

I take mine down to about a foot or so, pad a little round circular piece of wood to make it look like a mushroom and I have a nice little seat.

[@Poppy_love59]

Once you have your checker board pattern sawn into it, you could have just used a sledge hammer or a maul and snapped off those cubes !

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Good point

[@vonhalberstadt3590]

Need to get to roots.

[@fauxque5057]

​@@vonhalberstadt3590why?

[@terryfinley7760]

Absolutely correct

[@Retireded03]

Table salt or any salt will work just as well.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I was wondering about that. I'm going to try water softener salt pellets.

[@Retireded03]

@@TheBeatenPaths You need to bore down like he did, get as close the roots as you can. Do it shortly after cutting, "Bayer plus Brush Killer says 1 hour". Works best in the fall when the sap is going down to the roots anyway.

[@darlenenuss308]

Will this method also work for Bradford pears and Chinese privet?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I have never done this to either of those. I would say not for privet because of th way it grows.

[@fredrivera58able]

Will these steps work for a pretty large Yucca plant/tree stump?

[@danantes5223]

A farmer once told me yucca roots go completely through the earth and come up on the other side as bamboo.

[@kylkleen5910]

Thank you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@1notgilty]

My father said they used to use dynamite to blow out stumps on the farm. Can you imagine that? If you went into your local farm supply store today and tried to buy a case of dynamite to blow stumps the ATF would be at your house before you got home. How times have changed in America in just one lifetime.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Ah, the good ol’ days. That would be much more fun.

[@1notgilty]

​@@CountryLivingExperience Fun and fast!

[@RickLowrance]

I also modified the drilling holes method: I used gasoline instead of epson salt (I did not set fire to the gas). No root problem and the stumps rotted quickly.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome

[@gman77gas]

How long is pretty quickly??

[@marthajean50]

It takes 6-12 months.

[@curiouscat3384]

@@marthajean50 At least. Depends on type of tree, (hardwood vs softwood) condition of the stump (green dies and rots faster) and how big it is in diameter. I've got some still there after several years of drilling and salting

[@banjohappy]

The living tissue of the tree that makes it grow is only just inside the bark, so isn't it only necessary to put the epsom salts around the outer area of the stump? Water getting into the rest of it would rot it out just the same, it seems to me.

[@clearsailing7993]

You have to be careful walking through a forest that has burned. The whole root system can burn out. You can step on it and your leg can sink into the ground like a booby trap.

[@lewis2553]

Once, when I was about 20, I was running through the woods trying to catch up enough to get a shot at a squirrel. One leg went down a hole like that almost to my hip and came right back up out of there. I never missed a step, never slowed down. I guess I was just blessed that it wasn't a tight enough hole to break my leg, praise God.

[@gaylencourtney3583]

How long does it actually take for the stump to die out? I have a trailer home that I am wanting to put on the land in a month will it be GONE by Then.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Longer than 1 month

[@sydhills3387]

How long does it take for the stump to die off.

[@gorgeousdzastr]

How much time passed before the stump was “gone in no time”?

[@anirudhpanwar6202]

How much time it will take for the stump to rot out