The Importance Of Stump Grinding And Removal In Urban Areas

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A dead tree is often removed and all you see of what once was is an unwelcome stump. The stump can be quite difficult to remove based on the size and the age of the tree. Stump grinding is a service that many professional tree felling companies offer. This type of service includes the removal of the entire stump using a grinder. This is usually done by a qualified and experienced professional who will have the necessary expertise in and knowledge of operating a specialised grinder tool to chip away and remove the wood.

Stump grinding is considered the most efficient and safest technique used in removing unwanted stumps and their roots. What you may not know is that leaving a stump can result in the roots continuing to grow, causing problems later on.

There are many reasons why one may want to remove a stump left behind once a tree has been felled, and they range from improving the general landscaping of an urban garden to pest prevention in built-up areas where they will cause harm to not only the fauna and flora but the people who live there as well.

Any garden or natural area’s landscaping appearance ...
... will drastically be improved by removing an unwelcome stump. In many cases, the stump may simply be a hindrance or an eyesore, and this can easily be remedied by securely removing it. In most suburbs or residential areas, it is not uncommon for new homeowners to buy a property that already has a stump sitting in an unfortunate place in the garden. Many trees in residential areas need to be removed at some point, whether that be because it was rotten, old, dead, or causing a safety risk. This means that many houses have yards where tree stumps remain, and new owners may find that their gardening dreams are being held at bay by a stubborn stump. In this case, stump removal just makes aesthetic sense.

One of the most important advantages of stump grinding and thorough removal is the improved safety it offers. Although a large stump may be more of an eyesore than a safety hazard, smaller stumps pose the risk of people tripping or falling over it. In commercial spaces, this is particularly important to take into account. A stubbed toe or someone suffering a more serious injury from tripping over a tree stump can mean a lawsuit, and that is why any commercial property should be thoroughly inspected and potential hazards such as stumps should be removed before space is accessed by the general public.

Pests are one more reason why stump removal is so important. A stump that remains sitting in a natural area is a magnet for pests. They are the ideal breeding ground for insects, fungi, and plant sprouts. If the stump sits there, the likelihood that it will either dry out and offer a haven for any number of insects and other creepy crawlies is extremely high. On the other hand, particularly in wet or humid areas, the stump may rot and attract all manner of pests and other plant sprouts, many of which will often turn out to be alien, causing a risk to all the other indigenous surrounding plants. Removing a stump is a proactive approach to reduce the risks of pests in the long run.

Finally, a stump takes up space. Usually, trees are only felled out of necessity, which means that the remaining stump will be quite large due to the size of the tree. Its root system can also be extensive and that is why it can take up an enormous area even if the tree itself is long gone. A stump sitting in an inconvenient spot may mean that a gardener will have a difficult time growing a proper lawn or it may disrupt the layout of flower beds. Having a stump removed means that it opens up a lot of space that can be put to much better use through proper landscaping and planning. Stump grinding and removal is an essential service that holds so many benefits and advantages that it should be the first port of call for anyone sitting with the remains of a large tree on their property.

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