Its funny I looked for a video on Youtube with someone actually doing this.

Use a garden rake or your hands, depending on the size of the stump being removed and the amound of material on the ground. Step 2 Start digging about 6 inches back from the base of the stump, and remove the dirt from around the old bush. Dig in a circle all around the bush, setting the dirt aside to be used later to fill in the hole.

Drill Holes in the Stump Cut off as much of the top of the stump as possible with your chainsaw. Use a 1-inch spade bit with a spade bit extension to drill evenly spaced holes roughly every 6 to 8 inches around the perimeter of the stump.

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To remove a tree stump by hand, first, dig around the trunk to expose the major roots. Use a hand saw, reciprocation saw or chainsaw to sever the major roots from the stump. Pull the stump out with a tow strap and vehicle. For smaller stumps, you can use a digging bar to pry the stump treefelling.barted Reading Time: 10 mins.

Mar 25, Physical Tree Stump Removal Techniques Dig the Tree Stump Out. For smaller stumps, up to about 12 inches in diameter, digging out the stump could be the most Burn the Tree Stump.

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If the stump has dried thoroughly, burning it out could be a workable solution. This method may be Grind the Tree Estimated Reading Time: 7 mins. Apr 22, Soften the Stump A commercial stump remover or plain ole saltpeter (aka potassium nitrate) will soften the wood and make it amenable to a slow and thorough burn.

Using a drill with a 1-inch bit eight to twelve inches long, drill deep holes in the top of the stump spaced three to four inches apart in all directions.