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Originally Posted by speeder
Great idea but wouldn’t work here. 
One of my questions involved removing a stump or two that are inside of the property. There is no possibility of backing a truck in w one of those big stump-chewer deals. Can I rent a small one somewhere? Does it matter if I leave some stump underground or do I need to remove every last bit of it?
I want to DIY as much of this as possible after seeing the first estimate from a pro. |
In many cases you can leave the remnants of a stump behind. But assuming you don't want it to re-sprout with new shoots you may need to treat it with something to 'discourage' any new growth. I use a product called Tordon RTU available in Qts. from Amazon for $20 some dollars. You spray it right on the freshly cut top of the stump(s).
I just did a job where we had some trees cut down and after getting quotes on pulling them with an excavator I decided to just cut them down flush with the ground. One ended up where we sodded and the other 3 are in the mulch bed. All 4 covered up. But if I wanted to re-plant in those spots of course we'd have to bite the bullet and pay the excavator man.
Your site looks like it has nice potential for a facelift.
Best approach is 'less is more'.
Need more pics...
and a better idea of overall position of beds in relation to home, drive, walks, patio(s), etc.
Maybe go back further when you take the pics so we get a better idea of overall context?
Are the stepping stones needed?
I wonder if a few bromeliads placed in strategic spots would do what is needed.....