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Stump Grinding

12/8/2016

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​While removing the stump after a tree is gone might seem like an unnecessary expense, there are actually many important reasons to complete the removal by having the stumps ground. 

Remaining stumps in a yard can be an eyesore for the meticulous landscaper. Even an amateur landscaper will have difficulty navigating the lawn mower around the hidden stumps. While that stump may not be considered a blemish in the yard, it can still be a safety hazard. Small children and pets could trip and harm themselves revealing a hidden liability.

Removing decaying stumps from the yard will also reduce the amount of insects in the area. These pests feed off the opening left from the tree removal, and then work their way into the healthy trees, plants, and ornamental décor surrounding the leftover stump. The best way to reduce the possibility of additional pest destruction, is to remove stumps.

​Leftover stumps can also sprout multiple new trees from the roots. When a pesky Sweet Gum tree is removed to eliminate all the Sweet Gum Balls on the ground, if the stump remains, it can quickly sprout multiple new Sweet Gum Trees that will swiftly grow to release their own little hazards all over the yard. Practice self-pruning in a yard by removing the stumps to limit which trees grow back.

Whether it's for safety, pest removal, or to keep that tree from growing back, having stumps ground  is a beneficial  next step after tree removal.

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Rebekah Rushing is a mother of two under four and the co-owner of Classic City Arborists. When she isn't dealing with snotty noses and dirty diapers, she manages customer service, accounting & finance, marketing & advertising, and human resources. If you have worked with us on a project, then you have undoubtedly spoken with her on the phone at least once! Check out our website, which she designed, or give us a call to speak with her directly.

22 Comments
Michelle link
4/10/2017 05:52:22 pm

The best post.
Thanks for share this article.
I look forward to your new article.

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Grand Rapids Tree Service Pros link
1/21/2022 06:30:12 am

Excellent explanation, simple and to the point. Continue your excellent work!

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best lawn mower for 1 acre lot link
8/27/2017 12:41:13 am

News about lawn mowers are always good

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Daphne Gilpin link
6/3/2019 11:19:42 am

Thanks for explaining that removing decaying stumps will help reduce the amount of insects in our yard. My husband and I just moved into a home that has a couple of tree stumps in the yard. I'm glad I read your article because now I know why hiring a stump grinding service would be worth it.

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Callum Palmer link
7/5/2019 01:00:24 pm

Last year, I removed some trees in my yard. Now I never got rid of the stumps as I didn't have the equipment to do that. As you said here, it would be a good idea to get them removed so that no new trees spawn. That and it'll help keep the insect count low.

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Randy Chorvack link
8/16/2019 07:39:51 am

I didn't know that trees could sprout little trees from the stump! I thought once you chopped it down, it was completely dead. How interesting that they're so resilient!

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Armac Stump Grinding link
9/16/2019 04:37:44 am

Excellent explanation, it’s simple & focus. Keep up the great work!


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David Johnson link
10/23/2019 08:06:03 am

You make a good point that I hadn't thought of, being that stumps can be an eyesore. My mom recently removed the trees from her yard but there are still stumps that have been left behind. We will have to look into stump grinding.

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Charlotte Fleet link
2/24/2020 01:44:56 pm

I am glad you mention how important it can be to remove stumps to make landscaping easier and to make sure that you can help keep yourself safe when maintaining your lawn. My husband and I have recently purchased a new house and there are a lot of stumps in the backyard. I think we should look for a company that offers a stump grinding service that can help us stay safe and change our yard to fit our style when we want.

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kate hansen link
3/13/2020 01:39:14 pm

It's good to know that having a stump in your yard can be an eyesore. My husband and I just recently moved into a new home last week that has a pretty large stump in the backyard, and we were wondering if we should hire a professional to help with getting rid of it. We'll have to look into hiring a professional to help us with stump grinding so that we can get it removed from our backyard.

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Greta James link
3/30/2020 09:19:42 am

Wow, thank you so much for informing me that decaying stumps can attract large amounts of insects so getting rid of the stump will help prevent pests! Yesterday, I was at my sister's new home. She just bought it about a week ago, and she loves it. But, it has this nasty stump by the back porch. I will have to tell her about your points for getting it removed.

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Braden Bills link
7/21/2021 06:26:00 am

There's a tree on my property that has been growing too close to my sewer. It makes sense that I would want to get a professional to help remove it. I can see how doing it myself could be difficult.

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Eli Richardson link
3/24/2022 02:47:49 pm

It really helped when you explained how removing dead stumps helps us prevent pests and insects. A couple of days ago, my brother tripped over a stump and almost broke his nose. I believe my brother should remove it as soon as possible to prevent another accident, so I'll suggest it now. I appreciate your information on why it's a must to remove stumps from our yard.

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Charles Works link
6/21/2022 11:18:04 am

I never considered some of these important reasons for grinding a tree stump before. Thank you for explaining stump grinding in a way everyone can understand. I'm not the best at explaining things so I'll be sharing this when people ask.

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Tex Hooper link
6/21/2022 06:25:07 pm

I like your stump grinding tips. I need a contractor to cut down some trees. I'll have to consider hring someone to do it for me.

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Classic City Arborists link
6/22/2022 05:20:23 am

Wow, thank you everyone for your comments!

It's always so reaffirming to hear that our articles have helped people. We do our best to explain things so you don't have to be a Certified Arborist to understand, and we're glad to see so many people learning more about trees.

Classic City Arborists

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Tree Care Sioux Falls link
8/2/2022 09:46:41 pm

Thank you for this informative article about tree care. I hope there are a lot of arborist who could read this and be guided accordingly.

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Classic City Arborists link
8/3/2022 05:38:05 am

Tree Care Sioux Falls,

You are more than welcome! Our goal is to share our knowledge with as many people as possible, and we're glad to see other tree care professionals appreciate our efforts.

Thank you for vising us!
Classic City Arborists

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Albat
9/15/2022 04:25:50 am

Thanks for share.....

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Classic City Arborists link
9/15/2022 05:23:58 am

Albat,

You are very welcome. Thank you for reading!

Classic City Arborists

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Daisy James link
12/13/2022 10:29:33 am

I'm really glad you said that you can reduce the number of insects when you get rid of a stump. My cousin was at my house yesterday afternoon for dinner, and she talked to me about the stump in my backyard and so I was wondering if I should look into getting rid of it. I appreciate you helping me learn more about the advantages of stump grinding!

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Classic City Arborists link
12/14/2022 08:06:34 am

Daisy,

You are more than welcome! We're glad our article has been helpful as you research and make a decision. If you're in the Athens, Georgia area, feel free to give us a call, and we'd be more than happy to offer you a free estimate!

Thank you,
Classic City Arborists

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