Stump Grinding Is An Important Component Of Tree Work And Is Available As Part Of Our Full Service Tree Company

Sometimes stumps can be left to decay naturally, if the location is not an issue, but sometimes natural decay is not an option. If a stump impedes property maintenance or presents a trip or fall hazard, it should be ground away. Additionally, rotting tree stumps can become home to various insects and pests, like termites and ants, or even fungi and diseases. Grinding away a stump makes that impossible. Often times, roots are present from large tree stumps, and we can grind these too.

Tree stump grinding can be dangerous to people and property if not performed correctly. Having Connor Tree Service, under the guidance of a certified arborist, provide this service ensures safety and efficiency, as well as satisfied customers. Also, it is important not to grind stumps in close proximity to healthy roots from other live trees, and identifying those can be challenging. Leave your stump grinding to Connor Tree Service; you’ll be in good hands.

Many customers have questions about what happens after stump grinding. Some of the most common answers we find ourselves giving are about what to do with the materials left over after the grinding and what to do about the hole that grinding leaves. Fortunately, the two issues tend to solve each other. After we grind stumps, we will backfill the area with wood chips and dirt produced during grinding action. We also rake out the area neatly, leaving customers with little evidence that there was ever a stump at all. Often, there are extra wood chips that homeowners or property managers use as mulch in other sections of a yard. Wood chips and dirt can also be removed at additional costs.

We also get questions about how soon grass or other landscaping elements can be planted on top of the previously occupied area. Because roots can remain after Connor Tree Service grinds away tree stumps, we do not recommend replanting a tree directly in the same spot. New trees should be adjacent to where stumps used to be in order to ensure there is enough nitrogen and minerals in the soil. Generally, grass and flowers are better suited for re-landscaping after stump grinding.