Some people think tree stumps are whimsical, while others hate them. Leaving it to rot in place has pros and cons, as does removing it. Which is right for you?

If an old tree has fallen in your yard, you're now left with a stump. and you might be wondering what the most appropriate ...

Have you ever tried getting rid of an old tree stump only to be left, well, stumped? (Sorry, sorry.) There’s no shortage of reasons to get rid of that pesky stump ...

It might seem cruel to be wondering how to kill a tree stump, especially if you grew up with Shel Silverstein’s classic children’s book The Giving Tree. But the harsh fact is that letting a tree stump ...

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