Stumped on how to keep your lawn healthy? Clear your yard (and ward off pests in the process) with help from our handy guide

If you’ve removed a tree on your property and you’re concerned about pest control, you might want to read up on how to remove a tree stump. Photo: Marc Dufresne

Removing a tree from your property can be daunting, especially considering you can’t just shout “Timber!” and move on: You might need to know how to kill a tree stump as well. Just as an ailing or overgrown tree may put your roof, patio, or parked cars at risk if limbs start dropping, an untended tree stump may well cause underground damage to pipes or the foundation of your home as its roots keep spreading.

So your upcoming arboreal project may start with tree removal, but it’s important for the health of your lawn and your home to learn how to kill a tree stump in the aftermath.…