Helmet Safety goggles Respirator Hearing protection Protective chaps (for larger trees) Steel toed leather boots, preferably with ankle support (for larger trees) Gloves Long sleeved shirt and pants
Which way the tree falls determines how you will chop it so it is important to decide now.
Leaving a small hinge ensures that you control how the tree falls. This is important as this will make sure it fall in the right way, not the wrong way as this could cause injury or damage.
If your tree is smaller or does not immediately fall over, push it on the hinge in the direction you want it to fall.
If you want to recycle the roots, compost them. If the stump is too large to remove with a shovel, you may need to try another method.
Check the chemical stump remover’s instructions for an exact time to wait between pouring the chemical in and digging out the stump.
Keep the fire attended at all times and have a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergency.
If you don’t own a stump grinder, rent one from a local home improvement store. Read the instruction manual carefully and put on safety equipment (gloves, goggles, and ear protection) before using a stump grinder.
The root ball is the sphere of roots that you will replant in another location. As a general rule, there should be 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) of root ball for every 1 inch (2. 5 cm) of the tree’s diameter. [12] X Research source
If you’re planning on transplanting the tree you need to be careful not to remove too many roots. A general rule is for every inch in diameter of the trunk, there needs to be 10"-12" of root ball. [14] X Research source
Keep the burlap tied around the root ball until you’re ready to replant it. Burlap is important because it is biodegradable. It keeps the roots safe and together until you’re ready to plant the tree and then decomposes into the soil afterward.
