Tree stumps are an annoying sight that can be dangerous to the health of your garden. Grinding can help eliminate unwanted stumps from dead or fallen trees. Stump grinders can vary in size, as some can be similar to a lawnmower while others can be as big as a truck.
How tree service companies conduct stump grinding
The process starts by removing the rocks from its base using a shovel or a pickaxe to prevent damage to the cutting wheel. Next, they can either trim the stump near the ground using a chain saw or use the grinder to speed up its completion. If they’re going for the latter, they use a hydraulic lever to elevate the grinder several inches above the stump.
Then, they start to spin the grinder wheel until it is three inches into the stump and clear the wood by swinging the wheel from side to side. After digging a hole of at least four inches, they move the machine a few inches away from the hole and repeat the procedure.
From there, they slowly remove the stump and fill the vacated spot with oil. Tree service providers ensure that they are in control while grinding the stump to conduct the process flawlessly.
One of King Kong Tree Services stump grinders hard at work!
With that, here are four reasons to perform stump grinding to improve your garden’s health:
1. To create space and improve the garden’s look
Tree stumps can be an eyesore to a well-maintained yard, and removing them improves the garden’s visual appeal. Getting rid of the stumps increases your property’s value while regaining space, especially in a small yard. The space vacated by the stump can contain new elements for yard design or can become additional space for outdoor activities.
2. To prevent inconveniences
Tree stumps can trip individuals who do not see them along their way. Young children and older people are vulnerable to this trip hazard, and removing it is a necessary measure for their safety. Stump-related accidents can cause broken bones or joints that can cause extra money on medical expenses.
Removing tree stumps helps you mow your yard without the hassle of working around it. Accidentally hitting a stump can damage your equipment as well, and taking them out translates to finishing your lawn mowing duties faster.
3. To protect from pests and related diseases
Insects and pests may use the stump as their home if you leave it on your lawn. Termites can use it as a camp before attacking your house, while bees can form a hive in the stump when not removed. Removing the stump will lessen the possibility of suffering related diseases that these pests carry. Meanwhile, it also protects the healthy trees near it from deterioration.
4. To stop the stump from sprouting
Unremoved stumps can regrow, which leaves you dealing with the same issue again. Prevent another tree removal attempt from happening by taking the stump and the roots away through stump grinding. After cutting a tree, having the stump ground removed will save you money in maintenance costs and eliminates the possibility of any complications mentioned above.
You can’t let tree stumps decompose naturally because of the concerns it can bring. Let them obliterate the stump to regain control of your garden.
If you’re looking for stump grinding services on the Central Coast of NSW, get in touch with us today to see how we can help!