Nancy T 1 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 In early Dec 2013 we lost a 40 ft tall Colorado Blue Spruce. It was taken down and stump ground. I would like to plant a whipcord arborvitae in this spot. If I build up the soil about 6 inches and then don't plant directly on top of the old stump, but rather a couple feet next to it, will this work ok? Or should I wait a few years for roots of former tree to deteriorate before I plant ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steven Nikkila 32 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Why build up the soil? I would go ahead and plant the new plant away from the stump. You may have to cut some roots from the spruce but there shouldn't be a problem as long as the plant is watered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy T 1 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Ok Steven and Thank You. I was just thinking of adding some soil because there is still a lot of tree mulch mixed in to the soil from when they ground down the stump. But maybe I can save myself some money and like you said just remove some of the tree roots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
