Why You Should Remove Tree Stumps

Tree stumps

If you’ve recently had a dying or hazardous tree removed, you may be wondering if removing the remaining stump is really worth it. As stumps can take some significant effort and skill to successfully remove, most tree removal services won’t bother. But, leaving a stump in your garden can result in a range of issues from attracting pests to decreasing the value of your property. 

So, is tree stump removal necessary? And what is the correct way to remove the stump? As highly experienced arborists, we break down why you should consider removing any tree stumps and the best way to approach it. 

Why tree stump removal is necessary

While it’s tempting to leave your stump as is, there are multiple reasons why bothering to remove a tree stump is important. 

Improve aesthetics and convenience 

There’s no doubt that a tree stump can be an eyesore. It also can take up valuable garden space which could be used for new plants or other landscaping features. Aside from ruining the appearance of your property, a leftover stump can make garden maintenance a pain as mowing around a stump can be difficult. 

Protect your other plants and trees

Even after you remove a tree, the roots of the tree stump can continue to grow and spread. These roots can divert precious resources, such as water and nutrients in the soil, away from your other healthy trees and plants. To ensure that your plants and trees receive adequate water and resources, it’s best to remove any remaining stumps. 

Prevent damage to your property

Did you know that tree stumps can actually damage your home? If left alone, roots can rapidly spread underground, twisting around and damaging utility pipes to even cracking the foundations of your home. Often you don’t know how far the roots have spread until they begin causing damage and are incredibly difficult to remove. While root guards can help minimise the spread of the roots, it’s best to remove the stump entirely to prevent this problem.

Remove a tripping hazard 

A tree stump can easily be tripped over, which is especially dangerous for young children and elderly people. If you have a tree stump on a commercial property, you could risk a costly lawsuit if someone trips and injures themselves. While painting the stump and other markings can help draw attention to it, the safest course of action is to simply remove the stump. 

Stop the spread of disease and pests

Unwanted pests are known for making their home in tree stumps. Ants, termites, caterpillars and other wood-boring insects will be attracted to your leftover stump and can quickly spread to other trees and even to your home. The disease that killed your tree can live on in the stump and eventually may spread to your other healthy trees. Fungi thrives in tree stumps which can be hazardous to pets or young children. To avoid the spread of disease and pests, we recommend removing your stump.

How to remove a tree stump 

While removing a tree is considered pretty straightforward, removing a stump is a little more difficult. There are multiple ways to remove a stump, you can use strong chemicals to kill the stump and roots (known as stump poisoning), dig the stump and roots out of the ground, or stump grinding which cuts up the stump into reusable wood chips. 

Stump poisoning

If you are looking for an affordable, low disturbance, and easy way to remove a stump, stump poisoning is the way to go. While you can do it yourself, it’s best to use a professional service as you will be dealing with highly hazardous chemicals and want to ensure you get the job done properly. Stump poisoning tends to be slower acting and you may still need to dig the stump out entirely. 

Stump removal

Stump removal involves removing a stump and roots from the soil by digging them out. This can take some serious physical exertion as you will need to dig deep enough to reach the roots, cut the roots and remove them manually. You will also need to cut the stump and remove it out of the ground. Using a chainsaw to remove the roots can be highly dangerous, especially if you don’t have the proper training so we recommend enlisting the experts to handle this complex task. Following the stump removal, you may be left with quite a mess so you will need to clean up and dispose of the stump matter. 

Stump grinding

Stump grinding is a highly efficient and effective method of stump removal. The stump grinder will cut through your stump and roots turning them into reusable wood chips which you can then use on the rest of your garden. Stump grinding saves you the hassle of cutting and digging the roots and stump out yourself making it a popular option. Grinding can be a little tough in tight spaces and can be highly disruptive for a period of time. 

Remove your tree stump today!

If you are looking to remove a stump affordably and efficiently, then you can count on Jim’s Trees! As professional arborists, we’ll be able to ensure that your stump is successfully removed whether it’s by grinding, removal or poisoning. After the removal, we will leave your garden in tip top shape so you enjoy your beautiful property. Contact us or fill out this form to receive a free quote today!

 

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