This past weekend, my friend and I had a Chainsaw Breakfast.
Sounds kind of scary, right, but really it was just 2 ladies, 2 dudes, 5 kids, a dog, breakfast… and a chainsaw. Having a random tree on a hill at our house was getting a bit tiring. We have a lot of trees, and thus a lot of leaves, but this particular tree was losing limbs quickly and something that both myself and the kids were walking into. So, this tree had to go- and go it did!
A big thanks to Sean for helping us out (and hopefully, a few more chainsaw breakfasts will result in the clearing of some crazy thick, invasive weeds and a cleaned up yard)!! But, what happens when the tree comes down and a stump is left? Tree stumps are breeding grounds for termites and other insects as they’re both exposed and begin to rot.
So, how does one speed up the rotting process in order to remove a stump? Check out my quick video and learn!
Come back in a few weeks and we’ll see how it works! The goal? To rot the stump enough to use a hatchet and my hands to tear it out!
Do you have any experience with removing tree stumps? What are some tips you have?
Wow, look at you. Congrats on even attempting such a feat. I’m now embarassed to say, we’ve paid A LOT of money to have stumps removed
It is SO expensive!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…How to remove a tree stump, Part I
Did not know this was a job one could pursue to do by themselves..really good advice and guidance.
Thanks!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…How to remove a tree stump, Part I
We have had to tackle a stump or two. Good for you for tackling this.
Thanks! I hope this helps you!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…How to remove a tree stump, Part I
Removing tree stumps would be so easy & cheap I just came to know about this only after passing by this post.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…How to remove a tree stump, Part I
I’m impressed that you took on a task like this. We have sons who know how to do all kinds of building tasks. The more you can do on our own, the more money it saves you. Good documenting.
So true it does!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…How to remove a tree stump, Part I
Ooooo great info! Being a home owner I’m sure at some point this will come in handy!
I hope so!
Tree stumps can be pretty hard to remove. You guys did a really good job removing the one in your yard. We have had a tree stump in our yard for years that I have just learned to ignore. However, we are probably going to have the stump removed soon.
I hope it works! I broke my finger so I can’t even chop the stump now!!! I am hoping to heal soon so I can do a follow up!
Pick my attention in your headline”…and I had a Chainsaw Breakfast.” & your video has a lot of information. Thanks to share.
That is interesting that your plan is to rot the stump. I don’t think I have heard of this strategy before. With this next tree that we are removing, I should try this method, it can’t be worse than just trying to dig it out.
This is such a great idea to help rot a tree stump, and it’s nice that it doesn’t require fancy chemicals to purchase. Any updates on the progress of the stump’s decay and/or removal?
It is SLOWLY rotting. I am going to strip the bark and try to dry it out in the hot sun over the summer. NO chemicals is key for us- because I don’t want the kids or dog in them, for sure! It may take longer, but we’re not in a rush.
You make a good point about tree stumps being potential breeding grounds. A they are exposed and rotting, they can attract pests like termites, as you shared.
That’s a nice point about tree stumps being potential breeding grounds. A they are exposed and rotting, they can attract pests like termites, as you shared.
Wow, I had no idea that tree stumps were breeding grounds for termites! I’ve always thought the only hazard of a tree stump was the possibility of tripping over one. If I had a tree stump in my yard, I would want it removed as soon as possible. Termites are not something that I would want to deal with.
That’s really a pain in the ass to do. Why don’t you just go find someone to do it for you. Besides, there’s a company that offers that.
Mmmhmmm… The pain is better than spending money I don’t have.
Thanks for the article, Chelley. It was nice to read.