Benefits of Tree Stump Grinding
When a tree is removed, the trunk is usually cut down close to grade. While the stump can be left to naturally decompose, stump grinding offers several key benefits. Grinding the stump below grade improves aesthetic reasons, helps to avoid insect infestation like ants or termites, and addresses issues with certain tree species that will aggressively sucker from the stump, like Willow, Norway Maple, or Manitoba Maple.
Professional Tree Stump Grinding Services
To remove the stump below grade a machine called a stump grinder is used to break up the stump into small chips. Many stump grinders are huge heavy machines that limit access in backyards.
At Baum Professional Tree Care, we usually grind stumps 8-10 inches below grade and remove the grindings flush to grade using our professional grade equipment. Once it's finished you are free to use the space where your tree once was for the lawn or garden.
Baum Professional Tree Care: Your Local Tree Specialists
Baum Professional Tree Care is a full-service tree care company, operating in Center Wellington since 2009. We specialize in tree climbing, storm damage clean-up, restorative pruning, and safe removals. We have a team of fully trained and certified arborists, offering reliable service to customers in Guelph, Fergus, Elora, and the surrounding areas.
If you need help grinding tree stumps on your property, contact us today to set up a consultation!
FAQ
Grinding stumps is not always necessary, although, there are a number of instances in which a client may prefer to have the stump removed.
People often choose to do so for aesthetic purposes so that you don’t have a stump in the middle of your yard for years to come.
Convenience is a factor regarding stumps in the middle of the lawn. It can be annoying to have to mow around or it could even be a safety concern if you have young kids.
Another important reason to grind a stump is because you live in or near a termite zone in Centre Wellington or Guelph. Removing stumps limits the food source available for termites.
You have a few options with the chips left from stump grinding. Some people choose to keep the mulch to use around other trees or in garden beds. This adds nutrient's to your soil, significantly improving its quality over time.
Alternatively, we can also take some or all of the mulch away depending on your preferences. If you’re hoping to plant grass seed we recommend removal of all mulch, so that you can fill the area with topsoil.
If we find live termites in stump grindings we will not remove the grindings from the property. In this case, the mulch should be spread throughout the garden so that it breaks down on site.
No, stump grinding does not remove all of the tree roots. We do typically grind the larger structural roots, especially when they are visible above ground, but there will still be roots around the stump after grinding.
Contact us for a quote for stump grinding today!