Killing off a stump?

[crackoff]

Please help...

I have a mate who recently had a "tree" (no further information available)cut down and wants to kill off the stump and roots so it doesn't start sprouting again. He doesn't want the stump removed as he has started using it as a feature in the garden (bird table) and likes to have the birds visiting.

What are the methods nowadays for this?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Breezeblock]

i take it the stump is 3-4 ft high try removing the bark all over it saves from using nasty poisons

[Bearded Munch]

Why not just leave it and any regroth just keep it cut.

[Dan Earp]

Eco plugs

[Jonesie]

Have a look at these Eco Plugs we sell.

 

Chemicals & stump killer | F R Jones and Son

[crackoff]

Apparently Mr Munch, looking around a stump for new growth twice a year is too much like hard work, add the fact that they would have to carry around a pair of secateurs, and it probably becomes a two man job. :lol:

[kev7937]

i take it the stump is 3-4 ft high try removing the bark all over it saves from using nasty poisons

 

I suggested this in another thread and got positively ignored or poo pooed, Where were you when I needed you ?

 

People are far too keen on poison, I've killed many a stump chipping off the bark with a sharp spade.

[Hotrod81]

Have a look at these Eco Plugs we sell.

 

Chemicals & stump killer | F R Jones and Son

 

Have been using these for a couple of years at the council. Work well but you need to use plenty on poplar as I have had to re treat some. Easy to use as well.

[Breezeblock]

I suggested this in another thread and got positively ignored or poo pooed, Where were you when I needed you ?

 

People are far too keen on poison, I've killed many a stump chipping off the bark with a sharp spade.

 

i probably never seen the thread but i would try to always avoid poison as it kills too much other stuff