Just had a rather large tree removed down to a few inches above ground level. It was expensive so I couldn't afford the additional grinding option. What I need are ideas about how to remove/dissolve this stump. I've heard that drilling holes and filling them with motor oil will kill what's left of the stump/roots and rot/soften the wood over time. Is there a better technique for this? Thanks.

Hi I'm hoping someone can be of some help. My front right corner(6ft sq) is mud. The area has been sinking for years, so this past Fall I decided to build it up with some top soil and seed. This area has a maple tree on one side that takes alot of the water, the road in front and the ashphalt drive on the other. It's East facing.. Well, the seed never took, maybe the birds had a buffet, but all I have is mud. We are now having a mild spell, the snow has melted. I do believe we will be getting way more snow yet, living in Canada spring has never sprung in January!! I used some sod in the summer to fill in areas that the seed wouldn't take to. It was quick and easy, but the patch was so much greener and thicker than my lawn, whereas the seed matches better. So, should I put down some seed now, I heard somewhere it was a good idea under the snow? Or should I wait till spring and sod. We're hoping to sell in the Fall, so I'd like the lawn to look decent.