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. A large tree stump sits surrounded by leaves and branches - Faiz Dila/Shutterstock A tree can be cut down in an afternoon, but its ...

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 ...

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 ...