Dealing with tree stumps and unwanted saplings

Easily manage tree stumps and saplings without the stress.

If you don’t treat stubborn tree stumps and unwanted saplings, you may face challenges later on. Trees can product abundant fertile seeds, which can develop into young trees. Dealing with them early is essential to avoid the higher costs of removing more mature specimens, if removal is allowed.

Remember, some trees are protected. Even self-down trees may be subject to tree preservation orders or conservation regulations.

What can you do?

• If the tree is small, the ideal solution is to dig out the stump.

• If tree removal is part of a larger garden project, ask a professional to remove the stump with a digger.

• Stump grinding is another option. This doesn’t remove all of the roots but grinds the base of the tree into sawdust.

• You can also kill the stump with concentrated herbicide. It’s worth carving grooves into the surface using a pruning saw before application. Apply the solution generously, allowing it to soak into the wood.

For more information about dealing with tree stumps and unwanted saplings, visit the Vitax website.