Landscape Projects
Tree Stump Removal with Roundup® Weed and Grass Killer Products
Let us show you how to kill a tree stump the right way.
TREE STUMP GOT YOU STUMPED?
Tree stump removal can stump even the most skilled gardener. If the root system isn’t dead, a stump that’s been ground can still resprout. That’s why it’s important to kill the stump before removal, and that’s where Roundup® Weed & Grass Killer products come in.
Before we get started, here are the tools you’ll need:
- Handsaw or chainsaw
- Power drill with ¼” bit
- Roundup® Weed & Grass Killer Super Concentrate or Roundup® Concentrate Poison Ivy Plus Tough Brush Killer
- Long-sleeve shirt, pants, work gloves, and proper eye, ear, and foot protection
Once you’re geared up, here’s how to tackle your stump removal project:
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Cut it low.
Using a handsaw or chainsaw, cut the living stump as close to the ground as possible. The less stump left behind, the faster it will decompose.
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Drill holes in the stump.
Drill holes into the outer ring of the stump, just inside the bark layer—this is the “living” part of the tree. Holes should be 1/4″ wide and at least 1″ deep and should be spaced about 1″ apart.
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Apply Roundup® concentrate.
After drilling your holes, Immediately pour undiluted Roundup® Weed & Grass Killer Super Concentrate or Roundup® Concentrate Poison Ivy Plus Tough Brush Killer into the holes—use enough to fill them.*
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Wait for the stump to die.
This application will kill the stump In 2-4 weeks, without causing it to rot.
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Remove the stump.
Once it’s dead, the stump can be removed without risk of it growing back. Research methods for removing it yourself or consider hiring a professional to grind it.
* IMPORTANT: Some trees may share the same root system. Adjacent trees having a similar age, height and spacing may signal a shared root system. Injury may occur to non-treated trees when one or more trees sharing common roots are treated.
