For something so small, tree stumps can certainly cause a lot of bother! Despite their size, unwanted tree stumps are deceptively difficult to get rid of.
If you’ve found yourself with a tree stump on your property and don’t have previous experience dealing with stump removal, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide on tree stump removal FAQs, to help you find all the answers you need in one convenient place!
What happens if you leave a tree stump?
If you have a tree stump cluttering up your property, it can be tempting to simply leave it – it’s a bit unsightly but it’s not hurting anyone, right?
Not necessarily. Depending on the conditions of the surrounding area (among other factors), an abandoned tree stump can start to rot and decompose. Over time, this can evolve into more serious issues, becoming a home to pests and growing potentially dangerous fungi.
It’s also possible for the roots of an abandoned tree stump to continue growing, even after the tree has been cut. These roots can disrupt other plant life, pipes, and even a buildings foundation.
How to remove a tree stump
One question we receive fairly regularly here at Taylor Total Weed Control is 'what is the best method of tree stump removal?' This can be a pretty difficult question to answer, since the idea of ‘best’ can be subjective to an individual’s opinion.
However, looking objectively at time, efficiency, etc, it is generally held the stump grinding is the most effective method of tree stump removal.
What is stump grinding?
Stump grinding is the process of using a piece of machinery called a ‘stump grinder’ to remove unwanted tree stumps. A stump grinder has a circular blade that lies perpendicular to the ground, like a lawn mower on its side, and this rotating blade chews away at the stump wood, reducing it to chips. Stump grinders have the ability to dig down below ground level to get to the very depths of the stump.
Once the stump has been reduced to chips, you are left with an number of different options – you can use the wood chips to fill in the hole left by the stump, as mulch in your garden, or even use them in compost.
Stump grinding is widely considered to be one of the most effective methods of stump removal as it's very quick and easy in comparison to some other methods, such as digging stumps out by hand, or burning.
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If you’ve got a troublesome tree stump in need of removal, Taylor Total Weed Control offer first-class tree stump removal services.
We specialise in stump grinding – we can quickly and efficiently remove any unwanted tree stumps from your property without disrupting the surrounding areas, or leaving an unsightly mess where the stump once stood.
Check out our website for more information on our tree stump removal services and how they can benefit you today.
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