Stump grinding does more than just remove unsightly stumps. There are practical reasons to remove stumps as well. Learn more about the practical reasons to hire a professional stump grinding service at your home.

Stumps Attract Insects

Insects are attracted to tree stumps. Ants, in particular, tend to set up shop inside old tree stumps. Avoid issues with insects in your yard or close to your home with professional stump grinding services.

Stumps Are a Trip-and-Fall Hazard

Stumps are sometimes located in a place where people can easily trip over them, like near a mailbox that’s outside on a post or by a gate or pathway. Minimize this risk by having hazardous stumps ground down.

Stumps Are Difficult to Remove or Grind Yourself

If you thought about removing a stump entirely, it’s best not to do this. If you remove a stump, know that it has an attached root system.

Depending on the age of the tree that was removed, the root system that remains can be fairly extensive. This is why it’s best to hire a professional stump grinding service instead. They grind the stump down to the base where it touches the soil or grass. This allows you to place a flowerbed over the area or put outdoor furniture over it.

Even if you know it’s better to have a stump ground down rather than removing it, it’s expensive to rent the equipment required to do this. And, you also have to know how to safely perform this task. Professional stump grinding services have the equipment required to properly grind tree stumps.

Stumps Make It Difficult to Maintain Your Yard

It’s not easy cutting grass with tree stumps in your yard. There’s always the risk of damaging your lawnmower or injuring yourself. Having stumps ground reduces this risk and makes it easier to maintain your yard throughout the growing season.

Stumps Can Make It Difficult to Make Exterior Additions

Stumps are sometimes in the way when it comes to additions you want to make to your outside spaces. For instance, a stump or two may be in the way of a planned paved driveway. Stumps can also make it difficult to add to your home or to add flowerbeds or pavers for garden pathways. Stumps can also make it difficult to add a fence to your property or add onto an existing fence that’s incomplete on one side or the other.

Contact Eastern Tree Pros in Vallejo, CA to learn more about our full range of tree services, including stump grinding.