What Goes Into the Stump Grinding Process?

When you remove a tree from your property you’ll most likely be left with a stump. Taking care of this leftover stump can be just as much of a headache as dealing with the tree itself. When you have a tree stump left in your yard or property, you have a couple of options on how to remove it. Some of these options, like chemically removing a stump, can be very messy and take long periods of time. Stump grinding is considered one of the most convenient ways to remove a stump, even though it is still a process in itself. Either way, stump grinding has become an easy process to follow, whether you have professionals come or rent a grinder of your own.

What is a Stump Grinder?

A stump grinder is a machine that utilizes several saws and blades that cut down and ‘grind’ the stump down into saw dust. Most tree specialists or landscapers may have their own stump grinders and offer it as a service, or local landscaping or depot stores may offer them for rent as well.

Stump Grinding Process

The first step to be done before any sort of stump grinding is removing the tree. Once the tree is removed, you’ll have the unsightly stump left over to deal with. Once the area is cleared of all other debris, a stump grinder can make its way in. The stump grinder will either move on top of the stump or begin stump grinding from the side, depending on your model of stump grinder and how big the stump itself is.

Clean Up

Once the stump grinding is done and there is nothing left, all that you will need to do next is clean up the sawdust that the stump was ground into. There are numerous ways you can go about this, such as sucking it all up with a shop vacuum, shoveling and bagging the sawdust, or even spreading the broken down stump into your landscape as mulch. Since the sawdust comes from the tree itself, it is organic and a great mulch for your yard.

Professional Stump Grinding

While stump grinders are available to rent and use on your own, they are best used by tree specialists and professionals. A stump grinder is a heavy piece of equipment that should be used seriously and with proper care and caution. Landscapers, tree specialists, and arborists will most likely have additional knowledge or even specific training related to tree stumps and removing them.

Does Every Stump Need to be Removed?

Whether or not to remove a tree stump with a stump grinder is up to the owner of the property. There are certain situations where it’s highly recommended to remove the tree stump. Such situations include when a stump may be blocking entry access to something. If the stump is in any area that contains foot traffic, it is also recommended to remove.

Other times you might want to remove a tree stump is simply for aesthetic value. A lone tree stump in a yard can look unsightly, so you may want to remove it just for that reason alone. Whatever your reason might be for removing a stump, make sure you understand your chosen method and take all necessary precautions.

Stump Removal from LTRC Tree Specialists!

LTRC Tree Specialists are experts in all sorts of tree and stump removal! We have our own stump grinders for any stump that needs removed in the Alpharetta, GA area!

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