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Tree sump removal

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Sallywally1 Wed 22-Mar-23 23:19:52

Just that really! The bush/plant in question used to be a tall houseplant, but my son thought it should go outside as it was getting quite tall. It has been moderately unhappy and produced a few sad leaves, Bute has now died. I chopped it right down to the grass area and it has a horrible smell, so I think it is diseases. My question is, how do I get the stump out which is deeply imbedded. I’m worried it might be toxic I have two grandchildren. I cannot dig it up myself as it is firmly entrenched. How much would it boost to be
be removed by a professional?

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tanith Thu 23-Mar-23 07:28:48

I think have to ask a Tree/gardening company for an estimate to grind the stump out as costs will vary in different circumstances.

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shysal Thu 23-Mar-23 07:57:38

There are tree stump killer products for sale on Ebay, some glyphosate based and others not. I successfully used one years ago, but I am afraid I don't remember the brand or type.

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MawtheMerrier Thu 23-Mar-23 08:00:53

If it was a houseplant- is it really a tree ? How many years has that taken?
Couldn’t you son dig it out for you?

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NotSpaghetti Thu 23-Mar-23 08:21:21

What was it??

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merlotgran Thu 23-Mar-23 09:01:00

How long has it been out in the garden?

If you’ve managed to cut it down to grass level you could just cover the roots with a large paving slab.

I’m also curious to know what it is.

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annsixty Thu 23-Mar-23 09:56:24

It cost me £200 a few years ago to have a tree root ground out .
It was several months before small roots stopped appearing in the ground.

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