Tell me about removing small trees. In particular, I want to remove trees that are maybe 6-8" across so that I can plant fruit trees. I want the stump removed too.
Who do you normally call to have small trees removed? Gardener or tree people?
I want the stumps out so that I can plant new trees. What’s the typical/best/weirdest way to do that? I know sometimes they dump a fungus on the tree stump to rot it. But I’d kind of prefer someone just dig it up so I can plant this season. Is that costly?
Some of these trees are along the neighbor’s retaining wall. What issues should I keep in mind if I try pulling those out? My husband wants to have the wall inspected before we do.
Yes, small trees gardener can handle. Make sure you get estimation with stump removal. They need to hire stump remover (home depot provides stump grinder on rental basis) and it takes time.
Reg “neighbor’s retaining wall”, at one time tree branch fell over wall and broke 8 feet. Since I already informed neighbor about cutting the trees (esp not letting children or dogs near by), I replaced it with my cost.
Same way, one small branch hit a window glass, broken, I replaced it. These are extra cost I incurred.
Stump grinder does not remove the roots. The problem may pop up later (may not) if you have too many roots - your new plants may not grow well (or at all). Happend to meonce and to my friends.
Jacking method may remove some roots. I would recommend you to gid out as many roots as you can.