Stump-Out Stump & Vine Killer, 8 oz Concentrate with Applicator, Fast Acting Home Tree Stump Removal

We have a large garden area surrounding a 2-level patio that had been let go for over 10 years when my elderly mother lived with us. Last year, we decided to clean it up but it was so overgrown with weeds, honeysuckle bushes and trees that had grown from fallen seeds, the task was insurmountable for 2 people in their late 70's. So, we hired a landscaping company to clean it up and to remove all of the unwanted bushes and trees. $7500 later, the garden area did look nicer even if they had removed some of the trees we wanted to keep and cut back and trampled on most of the hostas, brunnera, and other perennials. This year the weeds came back with a vengeance. The wild raspberries, honeysuckle bushes, and trees had been only cut back to stumps. So, they were all growing back. Since the raspberry bushes are shallow rooted, they were easy enough for me to dig out. While I removed weeds a section at a time and transplanted some of the perennials as needed, my husband dug out some of the smaller stumps, but some were just to large to remove with a shovel and a pick.. I found out about Bonide stump remover on a YouTube video and decided to try it on some of the larger stumps. This stuff really does work!! Using the brush applicator it doesn't seem like you are using enough, but you don't need much to kill a stump. We had a grapevine climbing a walnut tree that had a 3" diameter stem attached the tree and growing at least 50' into the tree. I pulled it away from the tree and cut it off with a saw at ground level. Then I applied Bonide Stump & Vine Killer to the stump. So far, this vine has not regrown or sent out new shoots. Still haven't figured out how to get the dead vine out of the tree, though. I have also stopped new growth on a walnut tree stump and a few honeysuckle bushes. Fortunately, the landscaper left a 2"-3" stump in most cases, so I cut off the top 1"-2" and apply Bonide to the fresh cut. This is important as the cut needs to be fresh for the stump killer to be absorbed by the stump to kill the roots. So far this stump and vine killer seems to be working and has help quite a bit in the cleanup of our garden area. I would recommend this product, but make sure you apply it to a fresh cut. I have added a couple of pictures of the patio garden and a couple other areas after cleanup to give you an idea of the size of this project. UPDATE 11/12/24: It has been over 3 months since I treated a number of bush and tree stumps in addition to a few huge vines that were growing up our trees. At this point, I have seen no new growth on any of the stumps and vines that I treated with this Stump & Vine killer. This stuff really does work. UPDATE 7/28/25: This year I continued with the cleanup around our patio and around the house. We had let the landscape go for a number of years and in that time huge grape vines, wild raspberries, honeysuckle bushes, and quite a few unwanted trees had planted themselves and grown quite large. This year none of the trees, bushes, and vines that had been cut and treated with Bonide Stump and Vine killer had grown back. To continue the cleanup this year, I tackled a large area in the front of the house with 3 large evergreen trees that had been overrun with weeds, wild raspberries, and grape vines grown 20 feet into the trees as well as unwanted 6-7 foot honeysuckle bushes and box elder trees that had planted themselves. One of the grape vines had more of a trunk than a stem with multiple side growths that went everywhere. I used a lopper to remove the stem growth and pulled the vines out of the surrounding trees and bushes. I used a trowel to remove the soil from around the base of the main trunk, and used a hand chain saw to cut this trunk below ground level. Then I coated the fresh cut with Bonide Stump and Vine killer. I did basically the same to remove 4 box elder trees, 3 honeysuckle bushes, a black cherry tree, and buckthorn bush. I am a 78 year old woman, and I am not about to try to dig out the roots of all of the large plants that I removed although I did remove all of the weeds and wild raspberries. This area was about 30' x 7' . Once cleared, I covered all of the ground with mulch to discourage future weed growth. This area now looks so much cleaner and nicer, and I am sure the trees and bushes I treated will not grow back. I have to say I am so happy this area is done. I hope this review was helpful for you.

I've used this on poison ivy and crepe myrtle. Works great! I really like having something that I can apply strategically to avoid poisoning everything in my yard/garden. There was a corner of my yard that was totally overgrown with poison ivy. It took several tries to make sure I got all the different vines but it's been over a year and the ivy hasn't returned. Someone had previously ripped out a crepe myrtle from the back yard and the leftover roots began to sprout into baby trees. A dab of Stump-Out to each and they were gone and also haven't returned.

Product packaging needs to be improved for shipping the product. I got an order and had to get a replacement due to the bottle leaking. The replacement was leaking slightly as well. Need to be better, this is the reason for 4 stars. Product works great. Ensure to follow the instructions (cover the stump or cut pieces of wood at the grain with the product in quick time from being cut). Worked on multiple tree of heaven (invasive species) that grow like wildfire for a tree. Many applications to treat invasive species of trees/plants or even to just ensure you don't have continued growth for a tree or bush that was cut down. Great product, needs better packaging.

This is my go-to for eliminating those pesky little trees that pop up at the fence line or against the house. Cut them at the base and brush it on (it comes with a convenient fingernail polish brush on a stick in the lid). Works like a charm.

Product works good, I've used it before. Shipment came with it leaking and crusty, which is an amazon packing issue. There was a leak protection sticker on it and it still leaked over other items.

This is the only method I have discovered that can prevent the re-growth of Asian locust, poison ivy and black walnut trees from the roots. Just perform a thorough application once, and it is best to apply it to the stump or trunk of the tree within 10 minutes after cutting. If applied in autumn, the effect will be even better.

Have not used product yet but the bottle has obviously leaked at some point even though there is a piece of tape around the lid. How much product was lost I don’t know, but I can tell you it’s not a full bottle. You would think there would be an inner seal. But maybe this product needs to breathe. I don’t know. However if this was what I saw before buying I would not of bought it.

Bought to remove a Virginia creeper vine it worked wonderfully I have bought several times and pour entire bottle on the roots as I am removing and the roots I poured it on so far have not grown back and I was able to dig them up easily. Before pouring this on the roots they were way to tough to dig up but now vey easy. I

I have bought two of these now. Does the job, as per description.

does the job properly

Good, but needed a stronger product.

Did the job it was intended for but have only tried it on one stump.

Don't know if it will work yet as only just painted the stumps, but bottle arrived damaged, leaking and only half full . Would have returned for refund but planned the cutting down so had to use it on that day