"The Science Behind Using Urine to Accelerate Tree Stump Decay"

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Source: House Digest
"The Science Behind Using Urine to Accelerate Tree Stump Decay"
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Urine can indeed help a tree stump rot faster due to its nitrogen content, which aids in speeding up the decomposition process by feeding the decay fungi and microbes. To use urine effectively, make significant cuts across the base of the stump, drill deep holes, fill the holes, cover the top of the stump with soil and compost, and douse it with urine daily. This method, although not the fastest, can take a few months to a few years depending on the size of the stump, and has been successful for many.

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