A useful tool for manual removal is a mattock, which has a broad end.

Nov 25, How to Manually Remove a Tree Stump Step 1. Use the broad end of the mattock to dig around the stump and loosen the dirt.

Good luck removing your tree stump.

Step 2. Remove the loosened dirt with a shovel so that you see the tree roots. Step 3. With your mattock (or a small bow) sever the tree Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Pro tip: While you can always manually remove a tree stump, if the stump is especially difficult or you have a number of tree stumps to remove, you may consider renting a powered stump grinder to do the job instead.

A stump grinder is a gas-powered machine with carbide teeth specially designed for grinding down older tree stumps. After you’ve removed the stump, you should cover or enrich that section of your yard. In more natural areas, put mulch or wood chips over your newly formed hole. For grassy landscapes, fill the hole.

This final stage of tree care really depends on how quickly you want the stump removed, how much work you are willing to put into it, and of course, how much you want to spend to remove it.

Sep 03, To manually remove a tree stump, you’ll need to follow these steps: Use the broad end of the mattock to dig around the tree stump and loosen up the dirt that surrounds it. Remove the loosened dirt with the bushlopping.barted Reading Time: 6 mins. Dec 30, This is the easiest way l have found to remove a tree stump by hand.

This is the easiest way l have found to remove a tree stump by bushlopping.bar: Greg The Gardener.