Seacoast NH/Southern ME 603-431-0101   •  North Shore MA 978-225-6644   •   info@seacoasttreecare.com
    Home   |  Careers   |   Blog   |   Contact 
    Seacoast Tree Care
    • Why Seacoast?
      • Overview
      • Seacoast Arborists ™
      • Testimonials
      • In the News
      • Blog
      • Careers
    • Tree Care
      • Overview
      • Tree Pruning
      • Cabling
      • Tree Fertilizing
      • Seacoast Tree Preservation
      • Root Collar Excavation
      • Tree Removal
    • Plant Health Care
      • Overview
      • Tree & Shrub Fertilization
      • Health Care Programs
      • Tick Control
      • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
      • Winter Moth Treatment
      • Emerald Ash Borer
    • Seacoast Turf Care
    • Customer Center
      • Pay My Bill
      • Approve My Tree Care
      • Approve My Plant Health Care
      • Request a Property Evaluation
      • Contact

     

     

    The Pros And Cons Of Stump Grinding

    7/15/2021

     
    ​Trees make a property alive, but it becomes essential to cut them down when they become sick or dead. Even after you’ve cut down a tree, the stump remains. If you leave a tree stump in place, you can witness the invasion of pests and other organisms. Many ant species can quickly construct nests inside of these stumps and appear all-around your home. Apart from ants, termites also love to feast on tree stumps.
    ​Removing the unsightly stumps dotting the yard is vital if you want to improve the aesthetics of your home. Here in this post, we’ll tell you about the pros and cons of stump grinding.
    Picture

    ​Pros

    Quick and efficient
    If removing a stump is not your cup of tea, you can hire a professional company to get rid of your stump. The stump grinding machine weighs around 1,000 pounds and has a spinning carbide-tipped steel wheel on the front. The wheel is lowered onto the edge of the stump and moved around to grind deeper into the stump. It can quickly and efficiently do the job. The grinder turns the stump into wood chips, including the primary roots below the stump. The cost may include the time spent to complete the project, the number of stumps you need to grind, and debris removal.

    Good for environment
    The grinding machine will help remove all types of stumps without disturbing the surrounding plants, trees, or landscaping. If you opt to pour the chemicals, it may leave chemical residue, which can harm children and pets. The chemicals can disturb the nutrients and soil composition. Stump grinding also prevents the diseases from spreading to other trees and plants. The grinders can grind a stump 6 inches below the ground and remove all the visible traces of the stump. 

    Improve aesthetics and regain space
    Tree stumps are considered to be an eyesore and a tripping or safety hazard. Stump grinding helps improve the appearance of your landscape. In addition, it also frees up space in your yard, which was earlier unavailable. You can use this space for patios, outdoor furniture, and landscaping. Stumps also pose a safety hazard for your kids and seniors who can easily stub their toes. 
    ​

    Stops stump sprouting
    If you cut a tree, it’s possible that it can have new shoots very soon. Many tree species, including oak, elm, ash, aspen, cottonwood, maple, box elder, locust, sycamore, and willow, send up new shoots unless the stump is removed. You can do it by hand for small stumps, but for large stumps, you’ll need a stump grinding machine.

    ​Cons

    Looks messy
    Unless you hire a professional tree service company, the entire process of tree removal can be messy. If not done by experienced people, the heavy equipment can also damage your yard and lawn.
    ​

    Expensive
    If you are going for stump removal, you have to hire a company and pay for the services. If you choose the wrong company, you may have to shell out more.

    ​About Seacoast Tree Care

    If you are looking for certified arborists to take care of your tree removal needs, Seacoast Tree Care is your one-stop destination. We offer a complete range of tree care and removal services in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We are experts in tree pruning, cabling, fertilizing, preservation, pest control, and root collar excavation.
    To get information, call us at 603-431-0101 or 978-225-6644, or email us at info@seacoasttreecare.com.

    Comments are closed.

      Author

      This blog is run by Seacoast Tree Care in Hampton, NH

      Archives

      July 2022
      May 2022
      April 2022
      October 2021
      September 2021
      August 2021
      July 2021
      June 2021
      May 2021
      April 2021
      March 2021
      February 2021
      January 2021
      December 2020
      November 2020
      October 2020
      August 2020
      July 2020
      June 2020
      February 2020
      December 2019
      October 2019
      September 2019
      July 2019
      June 2019
      May 2019
      April 2019
      March 2019
      January 2019
      December 2018
      November 2018
      October 2018
      September 2018
      June 2018
      May 2018
      April 2018
      March 2018
      February 2018
      January 2018
      December 2017
      November 2017
      October 2017
      September 2017
      August 2017
      July 2017
      June 2017
      May 2017
      April 2017
      March 2017
      February 2017
      January 2017
      December 2016
      November 2016
      October 2016
      September 2016
      August 2016
      July 2016
      May 2016

      Categories

      All
      Just Because...
      Lawn Care
      Pest Control
      Plant Health Care
      Tree Care
      Tree Fertilize

      RSS Feed

    Seacoast Tree Care

    PO Box 1192
    Stratham, NH 03885

    603-431-0101
    or 978-225-6644

    info@seacoasttreecare.com

    Picture
    • Home
    • Tree Care
    • Plant Health Care
    • Seacoast Turf Care
    • Customer Center
    • NH Product Info Guide
    • MA Consumer Info

    Tree Removal Services in Durham & Southern, NH, ME, MA  including the towns of: Stratham, Hampton , North Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, South Hampton, Exeter, Newfields, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Rye Beach, Newcastle, Kittery, Kittery Point, York, Newbury, West Newbury, Amesbury, Salisbury, and Newburyport
    © 2022 All Rights Reserved
    Back to top