Killing tree stumps

[Abbie's gran]

I have just chopped down an elder tree and have about 18 inches of stump left. What can I use to kill it?

[Thunderbird+]

There are a few products designed for this purpose ie root-out, deep-root ect but a cheap safe and easy way would be to pour some rock salt down the hollow stem/s and fasten some polythean over the stump.
The 18" stump will be handy for leavering it out later once it's dead. Good Luck Tbird+

[vivandorron]

I recall having heard that hammering in copper nails would do the trick.

Trouble is, where nowadays does one buy copper nails?.

You could try drilling a lot of holes in the stump and filling them with creosote. Or as I did ; grow some variegated ivy over it and make it a feature in the garden

[RATTER15]

Drill holes in stump and use root out then seal holes with plastic so the root out can do its work without being washed away by the rain!!

I agree with Tbird but you will be very lucky to pull out the stump dead or alive!! you will need to wait many years for that!!

[fbg40]

Abbie's Gran

Had the same problem once and used "SBK" (Shrub and Bush Killer). It's available from good garden centres, but don't expect overnight success - it will take quite a time to die off. Also, please read the instructions on the bottle/can very carefully.
Good luck
FBG40