Stumped on how to kill a tree stump? Clear your yard (and ward off pests in the process) with help from our handy guide ...

Epsom salt can kill a stump in a month or so, depending on the size of the stump. SUPPLIES ChainsawSafety glassesDrill with spade bitEpsom saltWater Using a chainsaw, cut the stump as low as possible.

Grab a power drill and follow these steps to use Epsom salt to kill a tree stump: Drill several holes in the stump, each one about an inch wide. Make each hole go as deep as you can.

Learn how to kill a tree safely and effectively to eliminate invasive, unsightly, or improperly placed trees.

Incorrect pruning, particularly “topping,” is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will result in extremely dense growth at the ends of the chopped-off branches.

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