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Although stumps are often left in place after tree removal, they can pose a problem in certain cases. In addition to their unattractive nature and the potential obstruction for future landscaping projects, the stump may also spread root disease such as honey-fungus.
Tree stump removal involves removing a stump left after a tree has been felled tree, either by hand or by using mechanical equipment such as a stump grinder.
It is often more cost-effective to pay a little bit extra for stump removal when the tree is cut down. Stumps are usually large and heavy, and therefore require special equipment and techniques to remove them.
What Is Included In A Stump Grinding And Removal Service?
The stump-removal specialists use powerful, high tech stump grinders. They can grind your stump no matter what size it is with minimal disturbance of the ground around it. The machine can cut both above ground and underground, meaning that the stump is removed with the least amount of disturbance to the surrounding landscape.
The stump of the tree and its buttress roots is ground down to about 300-mm below the ground surface, allowing for replanting as well as ground preparation for other purposes.
Once the tree stump has been removed, the team can fill in the hole using a combination of wood chip and dirt. The ground is now levelled so you can re-grass it after the tree stump has been removed. Or perhaps you’d like a brand new tree to be planted in that newly created hole.
It is easy to add the remnants of your tree stump to your compost or to turn it into mulch. This will help your garden plants, whether you want to fertilise, enhance the texture, or retain water by adding mulch around some of your plant varieties.
How Long Does The Tree Stump Removal Process Take?
A small stump can be removed in approximately a quarter of an hour, while a larger stump may require an hour or more to cut, excavate and grind it to a pulp.
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What Are The Risks If You Leave A Tree Stump And When Should I Remove It?
It can cause you a lot of trouble if you do not remove the tree stump.
It’s a potentially dangerous obstacle, especially if your children are young as they may trip on it when playing in your garden. It can create a liability issue. If someone is injured by tripping on the stump, they may be able claim that it was negligent of you to leave it.
The growth of a tree is not stopped by removing it and leaving the stump. Stumps that are left in the ground may produce new sprouts during the growing period, which can make them more unsightly. In some cases, even after a tree is felled, its roots can continue to grow and spread. These roots can spread silently toward your foundation and cause cracks. They may also interfere with water lines, underground cables, or a sewer tank.
The stump may seem harmless, but it is often anything but. Tree stumps could harbour termites or ants as well as other insects such as wood-boring beetles and other insects, which, in no time, an infestation would have taken place. This can have a negative impact on your plants as well as compromise the integrity and value of your property.
Estate agents will tell you that kerb-appeal can influence the market value of your home by as much as 10%. You may not be able to sell your home for the desired price if there is a visible tree stump.
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Stump Grinding Services FAQs
Is it necessary to stump grind?
While having the stump ground is not always necessary, many people prefer to deal with the stump at the same time as having the tree removed. Stump grinding allows the property owner to use the area where the tree once stood for laying sod or planting a flower bed.
How effective is stump grinding?
Stump Grinding Takes Care of Tree Roots: You might assume that stump grinding would allow your tree to re-sprout again, since the roots are left behind. However, by grinding the stump all the way down, we are able to effectively eliminate any chance that unwanted tree will grow back.
What are the cons of stump grinding?
Root Decay. After stump grinding, the roots are also chopped up. This can lead to decay and fungus growth in the remaining wood. If you have plans to replant the area where the stump was removed, this could be a problem.
What happens if you don't grind a tree stump?
Decay and Disease Spread Tree stumps and their root systems will rot and decay over time. Fungi or mold that grows on the stump can be dangerous to your family's health. The rotting root system may also spread disease and infection to other trees or plants in your yard, leaving you with a barren, zombie garden.
Will the stump grow back after grinding?
The answer is yes – trees can grow back if the stump is left in place. While stump grinding presents less of a risk of regrowth, the roots are still left in place and can produce sprouts that may eventually grow into a tree.