• Sometimes, despite your best efforts to avoid the tree, you have to cut it down. You’ll be left with an ugly stump from the tree after it’s gone.

    You would likely need professional stump removal. It can take many years and is not a pleasant process. It is also important to note that the root system below the soil will continue to pull nutrients away from other plants and make it difficult to dig the ground up for new landscaping.

    The decision is yours to remove it or let nature do the rest. It’s a simple decision.

    It is not a good idea to leave the stump to rot. The stump will eventually rot, even though it is slow-growing. There are many commercial products and many homemade remedies that can be used to treat it.

    Insects (including termites)eat wood to make it decay. A dying tree stump can be a hiding place for snakes or other unwanted guests. It can also ruin your landscaping’s aesthetic.

    Professional Stump Removal – Grind or Remove

    There are a few options available to you once you have made the decision to remove the stump. Both can remove the stump efficiently, but each service uses different methods so make sure you and your tree service professional are on the same page.

    Before removing a stump, a professional tree service company will ensure you fully understand the consequences and benefits of each method.

    Stump Grinder

    Stump grinding is a safe and minimally invasive way to remove stumps from your property.

    To slowly remove the stump, professional arborists use a special piece of equipment. These machines are equipped with sharp teeth and can eat through the wood piece by piece until it is completely below the ground.

    The dirt is then filled in the hole, and eventually, the grass will replace the tree. Although the root system remains intact after stump grinding it will begin to decay faster than if it were still attached to a stump.

    A large pile of wood chips is left behind when you grind a stump. Mulch can be used for landscaping and other purposes by homeowners who see it as a win-win situation. Mulch can be used to mulch other trees or in flower beds. It can also be used to fill in walkways. Most tree service companies will take away any wood chips you do not need and donate them to you.

    If you need to protect the stump and surrounding area from damage, stump grinding is the better choice. Tree removal workers will need to reach the stump with their equipment. You may see some tire marks around your yard from this, but that is it.

    Stump Removing

    Another option is stump removal. Stump removal can significantly damage the ground around the tree.

    The traditional stump removal process involves removing large stump chunks and cutting off as much of the stump as possible. These chunks can be kept for your personal use, or you can ask the tree service team for them to be disposed of.

    Teams then use a combination of heavy equipment and standard gardening tools to dig around the stump in order to uncover as much as possible. Next, push and pull the stump using heavy equipment until it is removed from the ground.

    Large holes are left in the ground by stump removal. This can have a significant impact on the ecosystem and landscape. After the stump has been removed, the hole must be filled with dirt. The dirt may then need to be refilled once it settles.

    If you are looking to clear the entire land for a construction project, this is the best stump-removal method. Because it’s faster and requires more equipment (excavators, bulldozers, etc.), large-scale land clearing is possible.

    In every case, stump grinding and stump removal are not the best options. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. It is a good idea to consult a professional tree service company to help you choose the right one for your situation.

    Professional Stump Removal

    It is safe to say that removing the stump is a better choice than letting it deteriorate.

    Either of these methods will cause roots to fall faster. Roots can grow up to 12 feet and can take as long as 10 years to die.

    Arborwise Professional Tree Service can remove it for you.

    • This will immediately get rid of any unattractive features in your yard. Both of these methods can be done in a matter of hours.
    • This leaves room for new trees, so you can start planning your new landscaping immediately.
    • Your yard will recover quicker. The stump will not naturally decay unless you wait for it to.

    While DIY projects are becoming more popular than ever before, some tasks are best left to professionals. Although you can rent the necessary equipment to perform stump grinding and stump removal, we strongly discourage it. Even for professionals, the equipment required to perform either method is extremely dangerous and powerful.

    It is possible to remove a tree stump by yourself but it is safer and more efficient to hire a stump removal company.

    The Arborwise Tree Service experts will be able explain the different methods and the benefits of each for your particular situation. They will then be able to perform stump removal quickly and efficiently. 

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