After stump killer!
By drc726
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5-6 years ago we had 30 Willow/Poplar trees cut down. The roots were growing along just under the lawn so we had to have that dug up and use a digger to remove the roots which were over 20 ft long and as big as tree trunks. We applied stump killer to get rid of the stumps/growth that would have sprung up everywhere.
Today I dug a rotted stump up, it was surprisingly easy, very soft and light. I thought you might like to see it as I was surprised how dry, clean and bug free it is.
23 Sep, 2013
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You must be super fit, drc! Some days I have to stop for a rest whilst cleaning my teeth lol!
23 Sep, 2013
I dont have any photos DD, before I joined GOY I took very few photos of my gardens over the years. I wish I was Helenium but it almost slid out of the ground and was crumbly and very light to handle.
24 Sep, 2013
Looks like great kindling for a fire! isn't it amazing how nature disposes of its debris?
24 Sep, 2013
It sure is Steragram, I was able to dig out another one today but most have not reached this stage yet.
24 Sep, 2013
that is pretty neat Drc726. :o)
24 Sep, 2013
Thanks SBG
24 Sep, 2013
I'm surprised that stag beetles haven't moved in D. but think they prefer their wood a little more rotten.
24 Sep, 2013
The lack of any bugs or flora on it really surprised me to Grandmage I wonder if its the stump killer?
25 Sep, 2013
Could well be D. who knows, only the bugs do!!
28 Sep, 2013
:))
28 Sep, 2013
Bet it was a relief to get that out of the ground! I have a dead plum tree, its roots are rotting underground, with some amazing fungus growing on it :)
29 Oct, 2013
It was but I still have many more that are not at this stage yet DV.
29 Oct, 2013
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Interesting......30 trees cut down, a mammoth task.!! do you have any pics of the event?
23 Sep, 2013