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It's always advised to hire a professional for an Austin tree stump removal project but if you're an adventurous do-it-yourselfer keep reading to make quick work of your Austin Tree stump removal project.

You can rent stump grinders at most tool rental facilities, make sure to use proper protection and ask the person renting it to you to show you all the controls of the grinder before leaving the store. These machines are heavy make sure to have a proper tow hitch or ask about tool delivery.

Austin Tree Stump Removal Step 1

Start by using a shovel or garden mattock to remove any rocks from around the base of the stump. This is important because rocks can dull or damage the teeth on the cutting wheel.

Austin Tree Stump Removal Step 2

Next, use a chain saw to carefully trim the stump close to the ground. You could skip this and start right in with the grinder, but this extra step speeds up the job.

Austin Tree Stump Removal Step 3

Use the hydraulic lever to raise the grinder wheel a few inches above the stump. Drive the machine forward to position the wheel directly over the stump's front edge. Start the wheel spinning and slowly lower it about 3 in. into the stump. Use the hydraulic lever to slowly swing the wheel from side to side to clear out the wood. After you've dug down at least 4 in., raise the wheel, advance the machine a few inches, and repeat the process. While operating the machine, always stand at the control panel, which is located near the rear of the machine and well away from the cutting wheel.

Austin Tree Stump Removal Step 4

Little by little, continue to grind your way through to the other side of the stump. Stop and check to make sure that the freshly dug hole is at least 4 in. below the ground. Rake up all the wood chips and fill the crater with screened topsoil .

Austin Tree Stump Removal Step 5

Tamp down and lightly rake the soil. Spread out an even layer of grass seed (Photo 5), and then rake the seeds into the soil. Water the area and cover the seeds with a thick cover of mulch hay.