Judy Donovan wrote:
Hi,
We have just cut down a yew hedge and are left with a long row of stumps and
roots - these are very sturdy so will take a bit of removing. Does anyone
know anyway to make this easier? I was wondering about applying something
to the stumps to try and kill them before trying to dig them up - would that
make it easier? they're very secure in the ground at the moment and it will
take some doing I think.

Thanks to all those who replied to my request for advice on pruning the old
rose - it was a big help.
Regards
Judy



If the stumps aren't too close to a neighbour or a road, one method is
to drill holes in the stumps, fill the holes with sodium chlorate, and
then cover. Leave for a month or so to soak in, then build a small fire
over the stump. The stumps will burn very well.