Removing a tree stump
Following the removal of a large tree, the
last
part of the job is getting rid the stump. Most people are inclined
to skip stump removal in order to save money, but we always
recommend stump removal as the final step in the tree removal
process.
In order to plant something new in the area of the stump, complete stump removal is a necessity. Be sure to remove ALL
of the stump and major roots if you want to plant another tree in the same
vicinity.
You will have to pay extra to have a stump completely ground out,
since most stump removal bids only include removal of 4 to 6 inches
of the stump below ground level.
In some cases, where a large stump grinding machine doesn't have
good access, you may have to leave a large portion of the
underground stump, and plant away from the stump area. Planting
trees and shrubs on top of old stumps (where there isn't adequate
soil) is not recommended.
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After grinding a tree stump
Following the stump grinding process, we recommend
the wood chips be removed and the hole filled with soil. Due to the
near impossibility of removing all the old roots, many will remain in place,
and you may eventually see mushrooms in the area where the tree once
grew. Some types of old tree roots will also grow sprouts (Black
Locust is a good example) -- these shoots should be removed on a
regular basis to prevent any part of the tree from growing back.
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