Tree that rotted from the inside out. Ecologist, Tom Wessels instills an appreciation for stumps as an accurate record of forest history. Stumps are relatively easy to sneak up on and observe.

When trees come down in a storm or you fell them on purpose, there are several ways to deal with the seemingly immovable objects left behind: the stumps. The remains of saplings you can usually dig ...

Due to the ever-growing popularity of palms throughout Brevard County, I thought it would be a good idea to share a previous article. Some landscapes have a few palms and then other yards are filled ...

Stumps. They seem harmless. Just a little piece of wood left after a tree is gone. You might think, “It’s fine, no big deal.” But give it some time, and suddenly it’s a headache. Kids trip over it.

Stumps are not only ugly, but they're a tripping hazard. If you leave them high enough you've got a solid seat, but most homeowners want them out. There are two ways to remove a stump: one takes time, ...

Heterobasidion root rot remains one of the most detrimental fungal diseases afflicting coniferous forests across the Northern hemisphere. The pathogen’s persistence is driven by its ability to survive ...

A flowering cherry stump has been drilled, with potassium nitrate (saltpeter) applied to the holes to speed the rotting of the stump. The last step would be to cover it all with shredded native tree ...

The Darwinian Gardener is nothing if not a realist. He knows when to quit. And when faced with a stump, he especially knows when to quit. Or at least when to delay. He considered this as he felled a ...