When trimming just cannot be the solution to an issue you have with a tree in your yard, you may have to decide for complete tree removal.
When employing stump removal, the entire stump is removed from the ground by digging and pulling the stump and all the roots from the ground. You may have to bear with a messy yard after a stump removal project. Some roots may also have gotten under your house. This method can also be very costly as it can cost you about $700 per stump.
The more preferred method by most homeowners is through stump grinding. It is a process in which the stump is removed by mechanically grinding out the stump. You can decide on how deep the stump will be under the ground. It may be just an inch below soil level, or you can choose to grind some more so the stump will be 12 inches below the soil level.
Tree Growth
Some tree species may naturally die when you cut the main trunk, but other varieties of trees may grow new plants from its roots that are not pulled out from the ground. You have to cut them so that they will not grow big. It will surely give you more problems if you don’t remove then while they are still young.
Safety
When a stump is left a few inches below the topsoil, time may come that the soil around it will be gradually flushed by rain, especially if the stump is located in a sloping portion of your yard. This will create a bump which can cause accidents anyone stumbles on them. This may also damage a mower. The area around a stump may also create a hollow on the ground when the stump is decayed over the years.
Pests
Naturally, the stump and roots will rot over time. This attracts pests to your yard. These pests may include ants, termites, beetles, and molds. You must have to make sure that these pests do not enter your house as they may cause damage to your home and belongings or cause health problems and discomfort to your family members. You may apply safe chemicals to exterminate these pests before they find their way to your home.…