Another day of digging—and again we see two extremes in how people treat wood in their lawn.
- 1. “Remove everything, not a splinter left.”
- 2. “Leave the roots, just shave the stump.”
The first approach is simple: if someone wants the cleanest look, we can take away extra mulch. When the stump is cut low, it is not possible to collect mulch. The root system is huge, and once ground, it mixes with the soil. For our heavy Ohio soil, that’s actually helpful—sawdust loosens it and lets air reach the grass roots.
Today we dealt with the second approach. The stump had been lightly shaved—just enough to hide it under a thin layer of soil and hope grass would grow. But the raised mound of roots underneath was untouched. The grass refused to grow there, of course. That’s why we were called—to grind everything properly.
We always refuse requests to “just take the top off.” We know how that ends, and we don’t want you paying twice.
A job is done right when the stump and above ground roots are ground down, the raised root mass is processed, and the thick surface roots are removed far enough to prevent new shoots—usually about two yards from the stump’s edge.
A stump isn’t just a circle on the surface—it’s a whole underground system that can help or hurt your lawn. When the work is done correctly, the ground stays level, shoots don’t return, and the grass grows without surprises.
If you have a stubborn stump, we’ll grind the stump and roots to the right depth and distance so your lawn is smooth and ready for planting.
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