How Stump Grinding Can Benefit Your Landscape
Some consider cutting stumps or downed trees to be an eyesore. Even if your tree’s canopy is no longer visible, its extensive roots can still be seen winding into the earth. A professional tree service can help remove trees safely and provide healthier soil and mulch. Beyond cosmetic reasons for removal, stumps may draw unwelcome pests. The rotting stump may become home to termites, carpenter ants, and mushrooms. This raises the possibility of infection not only in your yard but also in nearby properties. There are many more advantages to making space in your yard besides bugs being less likely to damage your landscaping without a home.
Removing Tree Stumps Allows for New Growth
More space is made available for other plants when stumps are removed. The roots underneath start to rot and blend in with the soil around them. Your soil horizon where the tree once stood may get stronger. Where the stump once stood, new plants and trees of the same or other species can be planted! As a tree matures, it gets better at absorbing and sequestering CO2 and processes CO2 more quickly than older trees do. A new tree can be planted, which can be highly advantageous because it will have more leaves above ground and roots below. You’ll also gain fresh life, and aesthetic worth as the tree grows!
Mulch
Mulch is on-site, provided by stump grinding! Grinding has several advantages, including providing landscape cover and removing a possible habitat for pests and fungi. Your once-living tree can be repositioned throughout your landscape, preserving its “life” while preserving topsoil and preventing weed growth. Use what you already have rather than paying for already-chimped wood!
When You Don’t Grind
If you decide to keep your stump, numerous methods exist to repurpose it. We can evaluate the threat of infection or infestation to your tree and recommend whether removal is the best action for your yard and those nearby. If you decide to leave the stump, you could make “living” planters, a birdbath, works of art, and other eye-catching yard decorations, to mention a few options.
Need a tree service in Winchester, VA? Reach out Javier Tree Company for the job. Call me at (540) 208-0012 for quality tree care services!
