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Jim October 30th 05 10:41 PM

Stump killer
 
Any recommended brands to search for available at the big box stores?
If not how about garden centers?

Colbyt October 31st 05 01:00 AM

Stump killer
 

"Jim" wrote in message
...
Any recommended brands to search for available at the big box stores?
If not how about garden centers?


Brush killer full strength mixed with diesel or kerosene per the label
directions has always worked for me.


Colbyt



Unrevealed Source October 31st 05 11:43 AM

Stump killer
 
If you are talking about KILLING a stump that keeps growing shoots, I've had
good luck pouring vegetation killer on stumps (full strength) and it
definitely kills the plant, roots and all.

Stump REMOVAL (where you are talking about dissolving a stump) is another
story.

"Jim" wrote in message
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Any recommended brands to search for available at the big box stores?
If not how about garden centers?




JimR October 31st 05 01:36 PM

Stump killer
 
Full-strength Roundup will work but should be applied almost immediately
after cutting the stump (within the first minute or two), because the wound
begins to seal very quickly -- especially for noxious exotics such as
Brazillian Pepper. Regards --

"Unrevealed Source" wrote in message
...
If you are talking about KILLING a stump that keeps growing shoots, I've
had good luck pouring vegetation killer on stumps (full strength) and it
definitely kills the plant, roots and all.

Stump REMOVAL (where you are talking about dissolving a stump) is another
story.

"Jim" wrote in message
...
Any recommended brands to search for available at the big box stores?
If not how about garden centers?






Gideon November 1st 05 08:26 AM

Stump killer
 
Jim,

To kill the stump, drill some holes in it and pour in some Roundup.
This will kill the stump and inhibit the growth of shoots, spouts, etc.

To remove the stump chemically, just phone a few big box stores
and garden centers and tell them what you are attempting. Stump
removal chemicals are readily available. Most contain potassium
nitrate plus a bit of inhibitor which intentionally makes the product
rather useless for pyrotechnics. Just follow the directions on the
package, which should usually advise you to drill holes, pour in the
chemical along with hot water, allow it to soak in for days or weeks,
then pour kerosene in the holes, and finally to burn the stump. Don't
forget to check with local authorities to see if you need a fire permit
for the burning.

Any nitrate will work and if you've got a particularly large stump then
you can check for other sources of potassium nitrate, such as some
particular versions of "KPower" fertilizer.

Good luck,
Gideon

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Any recommended brands to search for available at the big box stores?
If not how about garden centers?








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