I'm a master gardener and permaculture specialist, so I prefer natural, low-chemical methods for dealing with stubborn tree stumps. And, even though it's a long process, there are plenty of tricks ...

A sad fact of life is that sometimes a tree must be cut down. Some trees are beset by invasive insects or disease, others may be mangled by storms, and some die from environmental stress or old age.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Large tree stump in backyard - Dan Totilca/Getty Images When removing a tree from your property, having the trunk and canopy cut ...

An old tree stump the middle of a lawn with weeds growing around it - Nataly HK/Shutterstock After a tree has been removed or fallen over in a storm, you are left with a stump. Leaving the stump in ...

When faced with a freshly cut tree stump, you immediately know you've got your work cut out for you with trying to get it out. Even a stump that's been there for a decade or more can seem like it's ...