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Similar to Epsom salt, rock salt can help kill and decay a stump with minimal effort.

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Home Remedies for Tree Stump Removal

Here are a few ways you can get rid of a tree stump before getting your hands dirty with physical removal.

Epsom Salt

This is a common DIY method for killing tree trunks, as it accelerates the decomposition process to 6–12 months, as opposed to three to seven years for natural rotting. Epsom salt contains magnesium and sulfur, which are beneficial to plants but deadly in large quantities. Overdosing the stump with Epsom salt pulls the moisture out of it, killing it and accelerating the decaying process.

Here’s how to use Epsom salt to kill a tree stump:

Drill deep holes in the stump about an inch wide with a power drill and a wide drill bit. Sprinkle the stump with water after covering the top of the stump with Epsom salt. Cover the stump with a tarp to keep the rain from washing away the substance. Repeat this process every few weeks to ensure its success. If this process is successful, the stump will die within two to three months and be close to full decay after a year. This is a great solution for homeowners who want a slower, natural approach to killing their tree stump.

Rock Salt

Similar to Epsom salt, rock salt can help kill and decay a stump with minimal effort. Here’s how to kill a tree stump with rock salt: Drill holes into the stump. Pack the holes with rock salt. After all of the holes are packed and the stump is covered in salt, pour soil and mulch over the stump. Then, pour water over the mulch—this will dissolve the salt, help the roots absorb the solution, and pack the soil. Keep watering the stump every few days for one to two months to keep the stump moist with the saltwater solution, promoting absorption and the growth of fungi that can accelerate the stump’s decomposition. You can also add a potassium nitrate fertilizer to further support the growing fungi.

Plastic Bag or Tarp

Perhaps the easiest method to kill a tree stump is forcing darkness on it. Without sunlight, the tree stump will die, accelerating the decomposition process. Rotting should start to take place in two to three months. Here’s how to kill a tree stump with a plastic bag or tarp: Similar to other methods, cut the stump as close to the roots as possible with a chainsaw, hatchet, or handsaw. Cover the stump with a black trash bag. Weigh the bag down with heavy rocks or bricks. For a smaller stump, use a dark-colored bucket or container to cover the stump. This technique requires little to no effort, but it can be slower compared with the physical removal methods.

Boiling Water

You don’t need to purchase any substance or solution to try this remedy—all you need is hot water. Expose as much of the stump’s root structure as possible. Drill holes into the roots and on top of the stump—this will help the scalding water reach as much of the root system as possible and kill the roots with heat. Once all the roots are exposed, pour boiling water over them. The heat from the water will shock the root system, severely damaging it and killing it. Once the stump and roots are dead, the natural decomposition process can begin.

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