Uprooting tree stumps in efficient ways
The appearance of stumps on a personal plot is more often associated with the natural withering away of fruit trees, the necessary renewal of garden crops, and the clearing of the site for construction. The appearance of wood residues on the garden plot spoils the aesthetic appearance of the territory, interferes with free movement, does not allow construction to begin, therefore, uprooting the stumps is an important stage in the improvement of the territory.
Methods for uprooting stumps
Experienced gardeners know that getting rid of tree remains is troublesome and difficult, but necessary. And here it is important to choose the most convenient and practical way of uprooting the stumps. The choice of method is determined by the size of the site and the frame itself from the tree.
The main methods for removing stumps are:
- Mechanical. With the help of technology or special technical devices.
- Manual. Using small working tools.
- Chemical. Using chemicals.
Mechanized way
For mechanical removal of wood residues, you can also use:
- Chainsaw... Using this tool will allow you to easily remove old stumps, while significantly saving money. With a chainsaw, you can do it yourself uprooting the stumps. But this tool can only remove the above-ground part of the tree. If you need to remove the root system as well, you will have to use other tools.
- Crusher machine. This device is small and lightweight, which makes it convenient to carry around the garden area. It will become indispensable for removing tree stumps in densely growing fruit trees. The principle of operation of the grubber is as follows, it crushes wood to the state of sawdust to the entire depth of the stump. After that, the remains are raked out, and the pit can be covered with earth.
Since the use of technology is a relatively expensive method, you should think about how to get rid of hemp in the country in a simpler and more affordable way.
Manual way
Grubbing stumps in a small garden plot can be done using a conventional shovel and ax, which can be found in any household. If the stump is small, dig in around it to a depth of 1 meter. Until the roots are completely exposed, then chop them up, and pry a crowbar under the rest. Press down firmly and the tree stump will be removed completely.
Considering more ways to uproot a stump quickly without effort, some resort to using fire. To do this, it is necessary to drill holes inside the stump, pour ignition fluid into the resulting openings and set it on fire. It is necessary to monitor the access of oxygen to the fire and promptly remove ash residues from the burnt-out part.
If the stump is fresh and there is no way to drill holes, start a fire directly on the saw cut. Over time, the top of the stump will burn out, gradually reaching the roots and the stump can simply be grubbed.
The removal of small single stumps can be done with a winch.To do this, attach a rope or thick rope to the stump, and install the winch on the nearest tree. Dig in the tree 1-1.5 m from the base beforehand to expose the roots. Chop them off with an ax. The winch can now be used.
If you want to know how to remove tree roots without uprooting them with a technique, you can use plain water. At a distance of one meter around the stump, they dig a hole and begin to wash out the soil under the pressure of water. After the roots are well washed out, the stump will hang and the roots can be chopped up. Then the stump is easy to remove.
Chemical method
You can remove the remnants of cut trees using special chemicals. This method is very simple and convenient, does not require a lot of money and time. But it should be remembered that the use of any chemicals leads to soil contamination.
After removing stumps by chemical means, the soil will not be suitable for sowing for 3 years.
To remove the remnants of wood cuts in the garden, use:
- urea (urea);
- sodium nitrate;
- table salt.
The use of saltpeter among summer residents is the most popular way to get rid of stumps. The point of use is that saltpeter is added to the stump, and a year later it is set on fire. Thanks to saltpeter, the upper saw cut and the roots of the tree burn out completely in a short time, after which the ash residues are removed.
Urea is used according to a similar principle. Urea is filled into the drilled holes, the stump is wrapped with plastic wrap and by the next season nothing will remain of it.
If you are freeing up space for future construction, you can use regular table salt. To do this, after the saw cut, the skeleton of the tree is sprinkled abundantly with salt. Mixing with rainwater, it will saturate the wood and turn the stump into dust.
An unusual way of uprooting stumps
Recently, gardeners have begun to actively use the mycelium of mushrooms to remove the stump. In this case, the method is completely safe for others, in addition you get your own mushroom harvest.
To do this, purchase mushroom mycelium from a gardening store, make a hole in the remains of a tree, place the seed in the hole, water and cover with moss. The harvest of the first mushrooms is harvested in the next season, and after 3-4 years the stump will completely turn into dust.
Having considered from the many methods and options for uprooting stumps on the site, we can say that the mechanical method is quick and effective, but economically costly. Small stumps can be dealt with on their own using the tools at hand. The chemical method is effective, but it takes much more time and is not safe for the surrounding soil. The choice of method is at the discretion of the site owner.