What You Need To Know About Stump Grinding

If you have a tree stump in your yard, you’re probably wondering whether or not to remove it. In most cases, it’s best to remove tree stumps as not only are they eyesores, they can also be a safety hazard for you and your family. The most efficient way to remove a tree stump is to use a machine called a stump grinder. Here is everything you need to know about stump grinding and how it can benefit you.

What is stump grinding?

Removing a stump from your garden after a tree has been cut down can be a long process if you don’t have the right tools and knowledge for the job. However, with professional stump grinding, the process is made simple.

Stump grinding works by eating away at the leftover stump, using sharp blades to cut the wood into tiny species. While the roots aren’t usually removed, the stump is taken down to well below ground level. This makes the area much more safe, usable, and aesthetically pleasing.

What happens to the wood after the grinding process?

Once a stump grinder has cut the wood into pieces, you can choose to recycle it or reuse it as mulch and compost. If you let the professional grinder know in advance, it’s also possible to recover larger pieces of wood from the stump, which could be used for firewood or to make yourself some new garden furniture.

Why should I grind a stump?

There are several reasons why you may decide to use stump grinding in your garden:

Safety: Although it may not seem like it, especially if you think your stump is so large that it’s impossible not to notice it, stumps are very dangerous trip hazards, especially for young children. For this reason, removing them is always a good idea, as it helps to keep your garden a safe place for your family and any visitors – plus, it removes the need for any hospital visits!
Visual appeal: Stray stumps are an eyesore and taint the beautiful lawn or garden they’re located in, so using a stump grinder to remove them can add visual appeal to your garden. It’s also much easier to mow your lawn once they’re removed.
Disease prevention: While it’s possible to leave a stump where it is, it has the potential to develop fungal diseases, attract insects or pests and cause sunken spots in the surrounding lawn. Fungal diseases, in particular, have the potential to spread to other trees still in your garden, which will then require removal.

Is stump grinding cost effective?

On top of all the many other benefits that stump grinding has to offer, it’s also extremely affordable and very efficient at getting the job done by an arborist.

Since complete removal of a stump is a time-consuming process that requires the use of heavy machinery, in comparison, grinding a tree stump is much faster. Because you don’t have to remove as much of the surrounding soil or landscape material, it’s clear why stump grinding has become a very popular solution.

If you’re ready to get your yard back in shape, stump grinding is the ideal choice. At All Tree Solutions, we’ll have your property looking great again in no time. Contact us today to learn more.