Fungi and other organisms will start growing too.

Jun 13, The process itself, in simplified form: Drill holes (several of them) about 2 inches deep into the top of the stump. Space the holes out across the stump - Pour Epsom salt until it fills the holes. Douse the stump with water, making sure the salt is moist but not too saturated. Cover the stump Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins.

Sep 17, Using Epsom Salt is an easy and low-cost option to remove a tree stump.

Thank you for your comment and best of luck.

It is also environmental-friendly. Also, remember not to use table salt to remove a tree stump. It might prove to be harmful to the surrounding area of the stump. Use % Epsom or Rock Salt. There is no need to add any ingredients to the salt.

Mar 25, If you don’t want to deal with drilling holes, try an Epsom salt solution to water the stump.

In a bucket, mix around one gallon of Epsom salt with two gallons of water. The more Epsom salt in the solution, the more powerful the solution is. Apply the solution all over the stump Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins.

Good luck.

Jun 17, Pour a thick layer of Epsom salt on all exposed roots to prevent to roots from carrying moisture and nutrients to the base of the tree. Place a plastic bag over the tree stump to keep the moisture in. Larger stumps may take up to 6 months to die, so plan to reapply the Epsom salt.