Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
How to Remove Stumps With Acid
How to Remove Stumps With Acid. When cutting down a tree, deep root systems can make the stump of the tree nearly impossible to remove. Hiring a professional can often be expensive and sometimes ineffective. The natural decomposition of a tree stump can take five years or more. Many different acids, such as acetic acid, boric acid, sulfuric acid,...
When cutting down a tree, deep root systems can make the stump of the tree nearly impossible to remove. Hiring a professional can often be expensive and sometimes ineffective. The natural decomposition of a tree stump can take five years or more. Many different acids, such as acetic acid, boric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid and chlorine bleach, among others, can help to speed up the decomposition and removal process. The acid is absorbed by the stump and roots which causes the remainder of the tree to suffocate and rot. The acid can take up to six months to weaken the stump enough for complete removal.
Things You'll Need
Chain saw
Drill with 1-inch bit
Rubber gloves
Protective eyewear
Acid solution
Cut the stump with the chain saw as close to the ground as possible.
Drill 10 or 12, 1-inch holes into and around the base of the stump.
Put on rubber gloves and protective eyewear before handling the acid.
Pour the acid solution into the holes.
Allow the acid to sit in the holes. The acid will be absorbed by the stump and roots and aide in speeding up the decaying process. Once the stump has absorbed the acid, it will take between one and six months to soften the stump enough to remove it completely.
Tips & Warnings
Be sure to wear protective gear when working with acid.
