08-05-2017, 05:14 AM
How about ring the tree by peeling a wide strip of bark off all the way around to fell it or just use the chainsaw.
Then with a controlled burn, pile up dry wood around the stump and burn it down to a little charred mass. The sap of the tree will boil at the bonfire temperatures and cook the roots. So far I've had no problems with this method. If your fire is evenly surrounding the stump and big enough to really char that stump for awhile, the tree won't grow back.
I know, I know poisons are out there for a reason, to kill these trees but they are so toxic. Dangerous to have around the house if you have curious kids or pets. Dangerous to the user if an accident happens. I also know the fire can be dangerous and spread but just be vigilant and have your hose or buckets ready and do your burn on a day after a rain and it will not spread.
I just feel people are too quick to reach for the poison as an easy way out. Sure it will work great today. The easiest method.
Hopefully never any long term damage like all the warnings in fine print on the back of the bottle.
Then with a controlled burn, pile up dry wood around the stump and burn it down to a little charred mass. The sap of the tree will boil at the bonfire temperatures and cook the roots. So far I've had no problems with this method. If your fire is evenly surrounding the stump and big enough to really char that stump for awhile, the tree won't grow back.
I know, I know poisons are out there for a reason, to kill these trees but they are so toxic. Dangerous to have around the house if you have curious kids or pets. Dangerous to the user if an accident happens. I also know the fire can be dangerous and spread but just be vigilant and have your hose or buckets ready and do your burn on a day after a rain and it will not spread.
I just feel people are too quick to reach for the poison as an easy way out. Sure it will work great today. The easiest method.
Hopefully never any long term damage like all the warnings in fine print on the back of the bottle.