It will kill off algae, mosquito larvae, fungi, and weeds.

Jul 02, If you're concerned about chemicals or are removing a tree in an area where you grow fruits or vegetables, you might choose to physically remove the tree. If you're comfortable using chemical herbicide, however, a number of options are available. Chemical herbicides are effective and relatively low cost. The vast majority of stump removal chemicals that are on the market today use potassium nitrate as the active ingredient.

This chemical contains high concentrations of nitrogen, which is prized for its ability to speed up the decomposition process. Jun 28, One of the most popular stump removal chemicals is potassium nitrate. This stump remover has several advantages over other options. Usually coming in the form of granules, potassium nitrate makes the wood of your tree stump soft and porous- and therefore more easy to remove- without posing a risk to surrounding vegetation/5(68).

Dec 29, Chemical Stump Removers Chemical stump removal products are made using chemicals that speed up the decay of a tree stump. Depending on the manufacturer, these products may contain different. Aug 18, I have tried rotting my stump with Epsom Salts and IT DOESNT WORK! None of the chemicals for rotting tree stumps work. Salt, Epsom Salts, Stump Out, Stump Re Author: Backyardables.