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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.

10 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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8/27/2017 12:41:13 am

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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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