Removing a stump from the garden is usually associated with noise, heavy equipment and mess. No wonder many people decide to leave it, hoping that the problem will go away on its own. However, it is worth using a certain natural method that will allow us to remove the stump in an environmentally safe way.
Waiting for the trunk to decompose naturally can take a long time, as it can last from one to even 10 years. It depends on the species soil temperature and humidity, as well as trunk diameter.
Therefore, instead of waiting idly, it is worth using biological methods that will safely accelerate the rotting of the wood, thanks to which we will gradually remove the stump without damaging the garden and the plants growing in it. Here’s what to do step by step to get rid of the problem:
- We clean the trunk by removing the bark to expose the wood.
- Then we drill several vertical holes in it to a depth of about 15 cm to increase the oxygenation of the trunk.
- We put nitrogen-rich compost, manure or other natural fertilizer into the holes we created.
- If possible, we can additionally use mycelium by placing it in the holes and covering it with organic material.
- We regularly water the trunk and the soil around it to give the microorganisms a moist environment.
After completing all these steps all you have to do is wait until the process starts working. How long it will take depends on the size of the trunk and soil conditions.
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Biological stump removal is a good solution because it is based on natural processes occurring in the soil and does not have any negative effects on the garden. The use of such methods accelerates the decomposition of wood in a safe way, and the activity of microorganisms increases its fertility and improves the structure without threatening the plants growing nearby.
The big advantage of this method is the lack of the use of aggressive chemicals. Natural fertilizers, compost or mycelium they support the trunk rotting process without causing soil contamination or damage to the root systems of neighboring plants. Thanks to this, the garden maintains biological balance. Leaving the stump to biologically decompose also helps protect the environment.
This process supports soil biodiversity by creating good conditions for beneficial bacteria, fungi and other soil organisms that are part of the natural cycle of matter. Although biological stump removal requires patience and is slower than mechanical methods, this turns out to be the safest for the garden and the health of its users.
