Some people leave the stump if it’s not in the way or an eye sore. We’ve even seen other people make tables, planters, or do something decorative and creative. However, if you don’t have plans for your stump, there are some good reasons to have it removed from your yard. Here are just a couple:
Insects, Rodents and Pests
Ants, insects, bees, rats and other pests love an old tree stump that they can call home. If you don’t want to invite some of these creatures to call your yard home, removing the stump will do the trick.
Lawns & Landscaping
Stump removal is necessary if you’re looking to plant grass or lay down sod. Sure, you could plant grass around the stump, but it’s not pretty. And per the reason above, you don’t want to unnecessarily invite pests or other harmful problems to your new lawn.
New Construction, Renovations & Projects
Nothing gets in the way of a new fence or home addition like an old stump. Whether you’re trying to add on to your home, landscape, lay a patio, install a pool, or put up a fence, there’s already a lot of costs involved. Adding stump grinding is probably not something you want to include in an already busy budget.
Improve Yard Drainage
Stump grinding and removal can sometimes improve the drainage in your yard. Whether you’re looking to have a healthy lawn, trying to manage runoff, or looking to plant shrubs, stump grinding services open up options.
Prevent Stump Growth
Grinding a stump down will often reduce or even stop root suckers from growing out of the stump. Root suckers are often unsightly and they can also compete with surrounding plants and shrubs for water consumption.
Protect Surrounding Property
Stump grinding can protect your property. Surface roots may lift a patio, sidewalk, garage slab, driveway, or fence. Likewise, if it’s close to the house, it could be an issue for your foundation.
