The Difference Between Stump Removal and Stump Grinding
If you\’ve ever cut down a tree or had a tree fall, you were probably left wondering how to get rid of the stump. While some people leave an old tree stump in place; if you want to have enough room to plant another tree, or if you don\’t want to have to deal with that tree continually regrowing (which some trees do and some don\’t), you are going to have to get rid of that stump. There are two ways to get rid of a tree stump, which is either stump grinding or a complete stump removal.
Here are the differences between stump grinding and a complete stump removal. Educating yourself about each of them will help you make an educated decision about which option is best for you and your particular situation.
Stump Grinding
With this method, the stump will first be grounded using a stump grinder that will cut it into small pieces. These pieces can then be used as mulch if so desired. After the grinder has cut the stump down to a few inches below the ground, the remaining stump; which is now below the ground, will be covered with dirt and allowed to decay along with its roots. This will take some time; however, this method will get the job done and is the easier of the two options.
Stump Removal
With this method, the whole stump along with the entire root ball is removed. This method is a bit more involved and therefore more difficult to perform, especially if the tree was large. The size of a tree\’s root ball is generally about four to ten times larger than the size of the tree. Therefore, once the stump has been removed, it will leave a large hole in its place.
Completely removing a stump requires a lot of digging to expose the roots. Then a hose will be used to wash the dirt away from those roots. After exposing the roots, a saw or ax will be used to cut away the roots; while pushing and pulling on the tree until it\’s removable. If it still can\’t be removed, it might be necessary to attach a chain to it and pull it out with a four-wheel-drive truck.
What\’s Next?
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