Trees add beauty to our properties. Despite the aesthetic value a dead tree may bring to a yard, there comes a time when a homeowner needs to remove the tree. Some common reasons for removal include: disease, hazard of size, damaged roots, or old age. After tree removal the main concern remains — what to do with the stump. There are basically two choices: use it or remove it.
Reasons to Remove a Tree Stump
If you think your tree stump poses a risk to children or passersby, it needs to be removed immediately. Getting rid of a tree stump is not easy. It requires professional tree stump removal services to ensure safety and to provide your landscape a clean look. Some reasons to remove a tree stump include:
- Yard is unattractive.
- Decaying stumps attract pests.
- Stump may generate new, awkward tree growth.
- Difficulty mowing the lawn.
- Fungal disease in the stump affects nearby plants.
- The stump (and its roots) take up space in the yard.
Safe Tree Stump Removal Methods
The base and roots hold a stump in place. The removal process is often challenging, especially without the right tools and materials. The following methods can be used to remove a stump successfully:
- Mechanical Removal – Once, people burned a tree stump or used horses/oxen to pull it from the ground. Today, a stump grinder can be used to eliminate a tree stump from the property. This fast and effective method uses a machine with a wide blade containing sharp teeth that completely grind the stump below the ground.
- Manual Removal – This old-fashioned process only works well for shrub stump or a young tree stump (less than four inches in diameter). Dig a perimeter trench around the stump. Use the right tools (e.g. a sharp spade, axe, or lopper) to cut through roots.
Removing a tree stump makes the surrounding area safer for pets, children, and visitors. If you are looking for a certified arborist to safely eliminate your tree stump, please call Dave Lund Tree Service and Forestry Co Ltd. at (905) 884-0511. We offer a complete package for all your tree service needs in Markham and elsewhere.