STUMP POISONING
For the property owner on a budget, stump poisoning can provide a cost-effective alternative to stump grinding or stump removal.
Compared to stump grinding or stump removal, stump poisoning requires much less equipment, resulting in less cost, but is no less effective at removing unwanted tree stumps from your property.
HOW DOES STUMP POISONING WORK?
Stump poisoning involves the application of a measured amount of poison to the stump that you want to break down and remove. Over time the stump will then break down and rot.
WILL STUMP POISONING CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURROUNDING PLANTS OR TREES?
With a carefully measured dose of poison applied to the stump by one of our experts, disruption to the rest of your garden will be kept to a minimum.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THE STUMP TO ROT?
After poisoning, the tree stump and root system should break down over a period of two to six months.
ADVANTAGES OF STUMP POISONING VERSUS STUMP REMOVAL OR STUMP GRINDING
Because less equipment is required to poison a stump compared to grinding or removing a stump, it can offer a cost effective alternative. It can also be a good method to use against hardy species of tree such as cherry trees or pine trees.
If your stump is located in a position that is inaccessible to grinding equipment or in proximity to gas or water mains, stump poisoning can be a better option than stump grinding.
Stump poisoning also involves a lot less noise compared to stump grinding, thus minimising any possible disturbance to neighbours.