When trees are removed, the job is not finished until the remaining stump is handled. While these stumps may seem harmless, they create a surprising number of problems on your property. Grinding stumps completely transforms your landscape for the better. Read on to learn a few key reasons why you’ll want to turn to your trusted tree care company for help.
Improved Aesthetics
After removing a tree, the stumps that remain can sometimes detract from your home’s beauty and diminish curb appeal. They visually obstruct lawn maintenance efforts, prevent new plantings from being installed, and become physical trip hazards for people walking through the area. Grinding removes stumps entirely, concealing them completely so they are no longer visible. The ground is leveled smoothly for a consistent, seamless appearance. The area can be replanted with grass, trees, or beds to blend beautifully into the surrounding property.
Reduced Risk of Pests
Stumps attract carpenter ants, termites, and boring beetles by providing the perfect habitat for them to nest, feed, and breed. These invasive pests can then quickly spread from the stump to infest other healthy trees, landscaping plants, and structural wood around the property. Grinding removes the stump entirely, eliminating the food source and home base for these pests.
Eradicate the Root System
Stump roots hinder all kinds of landscaping and construction projects like new garden beds, turf areas, patios, or sheds. The expansive subsurface root system continues growing even after the tree is gone. This requires constant maintenance pruning. Grinding thoroughly pulverizes all of the stump roots down to full depth, preventing any possibility of regrowth. This completely clears the area for whatever new plantings or structures are desired. With the problematic roots eliminated, new trees, garden beds, turf grass or construction projects can successfully be installed in the same location as the removed stump.
Improved Mowing and Lawn Care
Mowing and properly caring for grass growth around stumps is difficult – if not sometimes impossible. The jagged, uneven stump surface obstructs lawn mower blades. It also harbors weeds and prevents irrigation from disseminating evenly. This leads to difficult drainage issues. Fresh topsoil and thorough leveling after grinding lets the area blend in seamlessly with the existing flat lawn. It can then be seeded or sodded with turf grass to create a uniform, lush lawn that is easy to mow and maintain again. The ground transforms into usable lawn space that matches the rest of the property with no signs a stump was ever there.
Reduce Risk of Injury
Exposed stump roots and chunks pose tripping hazards, especially for kids, seniors, or anyone with mobility issues. The uneven terrain can lead to falls and injuries. Stumps along roadsides or curving driveways also obstruct visibility due to their height and width. This creates driving hazards as they block views. Grinding eliminates these risks by removing the physical obstruction completely. Smooth, flat ground is restored to create safer, level lawns, parks, walking paths and driveways. Lines of sight are opened up in roadside areas as well for improved safety. Overall, stump grinding transforms hazardous spaces into harmless, traversable landscapes.
Enable New Plantings
Stumps take up valuable real estate space that could otherwise be used to support new trees, shrubs, flowers, or vegetable beds. Their expansive remaining root systems outcompete any new plantings for water, nutrients, and space. This leads to stunted growth. Grinding removes the stump and roots completely, opening up the land for ideal use. New vegetation can then be installed in the prized location with plenty of resources. Without the competition from old roots, new plantings will thrive and reach their maximum vigor and productivity in places previously occupied by stumps.
Accessibility for Structures or Additions
Building patios, pools, sheds, and other additions requires stump removal to make room and provide proper foundation. Grinding is far easier and more efficient than manual extraction, which requires heavy equipment and disrupts surrounding soil and landscaping. The grinding process leaves a clean cavity ready for new construction footings or foundation. It facilitates proper site preparation without damaging surrounding vegetation and structures. Stump grinding also does not leave large pits or voids like extraction, creating a safer environment. Overall, grinding makes way for new construction far more effectively than digging out stumps through laborious excavation methods.
Speed Tree Removal Recovery
Untreated stumps decay slowly over years, often becoming hollow and harboring mold, fungi, and other pathogens. This introduces disease into the surrounding soil that can infect other vegetation. Grinding speeds the decomposition process and allows for the stump cavity to be filled in with fresh, clean soil. The improved soil environment contains beneficial microbiology instead of harmful fungi and bacteria. This creates an ideal fertile, healthy planting environment for new trees, shrubs, and grass in place of the stump.
Affordable Long-Term Value
Grinding stumps has an upfront cost, but saves money in the long run by enabling full use of your property. It adds value and avoids the perpetual costs of working around stumps.
Don’t let leftover stumps become liabilities! Tree Work Now offers professional stump grinding to restore and improve your landscape. Contact us today to eliminate those unwanted stumps for good.
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