That old stump might seem harmless, but it’s doing you no favours sitting there. Here are five reasons to remove it for good.
1. It’s a trip hazard
Low stumps are easy to miss and easy to trip over — especially for kids and visitors. Grinding removes the hazard entirely.
2. Pests love them
Rotting stumps attract insects, borers and fungi that can spread to other plants — and sometimes towards your house.
3. They’re hard to mow around
A stump in the lawn means forever trimming around it. Grind it out and reclaim a clean, mowable lawn.
4. Regrowth
Some species will keep sending up shoots from a live stump. Grinding puts a stop to it.
5. You get the space back
Most importantly, removing the stump frees up the space to replant, landscape, pave or build. It’s the final step in properly finishing a tree removal.
