If a tree in the garden has to be felled, the stump and tree roots should remain in the ground. The removal is complex and requires a lot of strength and is not cheap. The tree roots die on their own, although it takes time. How to speed up the death of tree roots.
How can tree roots die faster?
To make tree roots die faster, saw the roots in a checkerboard shape, drill holes in them and fill them with compost, accelerator and starter. Lime nitrogen can also help tree roots die more quickly by providing nutrients to the microorganisms.
The death of tree roots takes a long time
Many years can pass until all the roots of a tree die. During this time, the space in the garden can only be used to a limited extent. However, you should leave tree roots in place as they release important nutrients as they decompose.
The death of the tree roots can be accelerated somewhat. With the right tips, they will rot after just two to three years.
Always dispose of new shoots immediately
Immediately after felling, the tree roots have not yet died. This can cause new shoots to develop next to the tree stump. Always remove these new shoots immediately before they become too thick and removal becomes unnecessarily difficult.
Make tree roots die faster
There are chemical agents that can quickly cause tree roots to die. However, you should avoid using such products in the interest of the environment and garden he alth. This damages microorganisms in the soil as well as insects that ensure a he althy garden.
In order to cause the tree roots to die more quickly, it is better to use largely natural measures:
- Sawing roots
- Drilling holes
- fill with compost
- Fill in lime nitrogen (root-ex)
Make tree roots die with a saw and compost
Saw the roots in a checkerboard shape with a saw. Use a wood drill to drill several holes in the wood. In this way you supply the microorganisms with some oxygen. Fill the holes with semi-ripe or ripe compost that you have mixed with accelerator (€14.00 on Amazon) and starter.
Limetic nitrogen, as it is also contained in Wurzel-Ex, supplies the microorganisms with nutrients so that they work faster and the tree roots die more quickly.
Tip
A tree stump in the garden can be used in many ways. Simply set up a bird bath or attach a bird feeder to it in winter. This not only looks decorative, but also ensures that the animals in the garden feel comfortable.
