Rotting a tree stump?

[GaryMo]

I've had a cherry blossom tree cut down this afternoon and am wondering what the best product is to aid the rotting of the stump and roots?
The stump is now about 150mm above ground.
There's a couple of roots which appear a couple of metres away then go back down underground.

 

[htgeng]

I've had a cherry blossom tree cut down this afternoon and am wondering what the best product is to aid the rotting of the stump and roots?
The stump is now about 150mm above ground.
There's a couple of roots which appear a couple of metres away then go back down underground.

A jcb would pull the lot out in about 30 seconds. Find a man and digger and make him an offer! It will save a of hassle with chemicals and you can quickly reuse the area again once you fill the hole with soil. Cheaper and quicker than using a stump grinder.

 

[GaryMo]

It's in my side garden, surrounded by a brick wall.

Would a stump grinder be the best option for me?

 

[Thermo]

yes. tree surgeon or landscaper will do it in about 10 mins.

 

[Deluks]

Surrounded by a brick wall? If it's close enough to the stump the grinder won't get in there. The machine will need a degree of access too.

 

[Thermo]

youll get it with a tree surgeon with an alpine magnum grinder if access is such a problem. there are smaller grinders too. most will easily fit through a standard door opening and can work right up to a wall

 

[LeadFarmer]

I had a tree surgeon round recently to grind out some tree stumps. The only access was through a standard sized house door. They used one of these....

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/thebear843/076.jpg

It did each stump in about 1 minute!

 

[Thermo]

thats what we use. you can get them through an even smaller door when theres 3 of you and you lift and turn them on their side!