Every Tree Removal Should End with Stump Grinding. Here’s why.

We’ll start with the most obvious (and least consequential) reason: stumps can seriously diminish your property’s curbside appeal. Whether you’re thinking about selling your home down the line or simply want to place your best foot forward for guests and passerby alike, there’s no denying that a leftover stump can seriously damage the overall flow and aesthetic appeal of your property.

Don’t underestimate the amount of times you, a member of your household, or a guest might trip and fall over a stump. If you like to host outdoor barbecues, parties, and gatherings (let’s face it: the ability to do so year-round is one of the major perks of being a Florida homeowner), then there’s no room for a potentially dangerous stump to be left hanging around your garden. In addition to being an inconvenience (at best) or hazard to guests and residents alike, a stump will seriously impact your property care. Lawnmowers are no match for tree stumps, and in order to avoid potentially damaging your mower, you’ll definitely have to steer clear of any stumps left behind. Minimize the risk of having a get-together or perfectly good mower ruined by getting your stump ground down by a professional.

Perhaps one of the most impactful reasons why no stump should be left behind on your property is the reality that it will definitely attract its fair share of critters. Once a tree is removed on your property and its stump is left behind, it begins to rot almost right away. Over time (by which we mean as little as a few weeks), that decay will begin to attract some unwelcome visitors. Termites and carpenter ants are just two of the critters that are notoriously attracted to decaying wood, and to say that it’s a bad idea to let them get that close to your house is an understatement. This is especially true if you’ve got a wood frame home. Be precautions and avoid an inconvenient (not to mention) expensive issue if they manage to get into your house by preventing them from getting anywhere near your property in the first place.

This is probably one of the lesser-known side effects of a leftover stump, but it’s no less important to consider: leaving a stump on your property will severely limit your ability to plant new greenery or trees. This is because a stump maintains its extensive network of roots underground, which may continue to draw resources away from other structures on your property (especially once the stump begins to decay). On top of that, a large network of existing roots will make it virtually impossible for a new tree’s roots to spread out the way they need to in order to achieve stability and growth. When a stump is ground down, the roots connected to it begin to decay, making room for new roots to spread over time.

Stump grinding is integral to the health, safety, and appearance of your property. If you’re getting a tree removed (or recently got one taken down) and are interested in stump grinding services you can count on, we’ve got you covered. Just take a look at why this process is so important.