Trees are great when they're in the right location, but a tree that's getting in the way of a landscaping project or putting your home at risk can be a problem. Even if you have a tree removed, you're left with a stump in the ground. Fortunately, a stump grinder can help get rid of that stump to make the area usable.
What Is Stump Grinding?
Stump grinding is a method of removing a tree stump after a tree has been cut down. When a tree is cut down, the stump remains in the ground, which means you can't pour concrete or plant grass in that area. Some companies dig a hole for stump removal, but that can damage grass and leave a crater that you have to fill in.
Stump grinding involves grinding the stump down until that area is usable. The ground stump turns into a sawdust-like material that you can use as mulch in your yard or garden, so stump grinding is both Eco-friendly and effective.
Benefits of Stump Grinding
One of the biggest benefits of stump grinding is the fact that you don't have to deal with a hole in the ground. Depending on the size of the stump, finding dirt to fill that hole could be a difficult task. Plus, you have to spend more money on fill dirt and labor to have the hole filled in once the stump has been dug up.
Stump grinding also creates a mulch that you can use in your garden. While this might not matter for everyone, it's nice to know you're doing the best thing for the environment when you choose stump grinding.
Stump Grinding vs. Stump Removal
There are a few different ways to get a stump out of the ground including stump grinding, stump removal and simply waiting it out. Waiting it out is the easiest option, but it also takes the longest. For many homeowners, waiting several years for a stump to decay isn't realistic.
Stump removal is popular, using equipment to dig the stump up from the ground. Stump removal is effective, but it leaves a hole in the ground where the stump was. This hole can range from small and manageable to a massive crater, so standard stump removal isn't always the best option. Stump grinding is a quick way to remove a stump without leaving a hole, plus it's environmentally friendly.
Why is Stump Grinding Important?
For many homeowners, a stump in the yard isn't a big deal. However, there are times when it's important to have a stump ground down to get it out of the way.
If you're planning a project and a stump is in the way, you'll have to plan around it or remove the stump. Some of these projects include:
Adding a garden to your yard
Reseeding your lawn
Installing a patio
You should also consider stump grinding if a stump creates a tripping hazard around your home. People can get seriously injured tripping and falling over a stump, and stump grinding is cheaper than medical bills.
Stump grinding is a great choice for homeowners who have a stump that's in the way. If you have a stump you need removed, consider stump grinding instead of standard stump removal and give us a call at 770-822-9843 today.
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