Every year, millions of trees are cut down in the United States, leaving behind stumps that may complicate yard care. While it’s tempting to leave stumps in place, there are practical reasons for removing them, and this includes fewer issues with yard maintenance. Here are some advantages of hiring professional stump grinders.

Giving You a More Pleasing Yard

A stump can disrupt the flow of your garden design and stick out as an eyesore. Stump grinding makes it easier to plant colorful flowers and other landscape additions that enhance the visual appeal of your property.

Minimizing Trip and Fall Hazards

Imagine a child running across the yard, only to trip over a hidden stump, leading to possible injury. Removing the stump helps prevent such accidents. Also, if someone falls on your property, you may be responsible for their medical bills or have legal issues. Pets can also trip or have issues with stumps. What’s more, stumps can damage lawnmowers. Stump removal eliminates these risks.

Reducing Insect Issues

By grinding down stumps, you not only clean up your yard but also reduce the risk of attracting ants, termites, and other pests. Signs of insect damage in a tree stump include:

• Damaged bark on the stump beyond what’s expected
• Exit holes
• Damage around the stump from insect paths
• Visible nests or insects

Giving You More Yard Space

With the extra yard space gained from stump removal, you can expand your garden, add outdoor seating, or even create a new play area for your kids. You can also add new grass.

Making It Easier to Rake

Raking leaves becomes a hassle when stumps get in the way, often causing the rake to catch and leaving piles of leaves stuck around the base. Also, reduce the risk of tripping or damaging your rake with stump removal.

Giving You Mulch for Your Flowerbeds

The stump removal process gives you wood chips when using a stump grinding machine. These wood chips make great mulch, helping to retain moisture in your flowerbeds and keeping weeds at bay.

What Happens During Stump Grinding?

Stump grinding is done using a specialized machine that grinds the stump down to ground level. The machine has a rotating blade that chips away at the stump, turning it into wood chips. Sometimes, chemicals are used to remove the stump. This can take a bit longer, but it might be the better choice depending on the situation.

Contact Double A’s Tree Service in St. Louis, MO to take advantage of our full range of stump grinding and tree services.