Clearing
- Removing Stumps
Perhaps you have an old stump that's in the way. The easiest way to remove it is with a stump grinder, right, which abrades it down to 6 to 12 inches below the soil. Or you can expose the larger roots with a shovel or
mattock
then dislodge the stump with a tractor or bulldozer.
Chemical stump removers are another alternative, but they take a long time to work.
The Pros Say...
If you're paving over a ground stump, try to take the roots out. Otherwise, the pavement may settle and crack as they decay.
Tools and Materials
axe
pry bar
shovel or
mattock
stump grinder
tractor or bulldozer
Tool and hardware-related resources on the Web
Related Topics
Removing Large Roots