FAQ
Flying wood chips can cause some damage. We provide protection and recommend not to approach the stump grinding work site closer than 3 meters. There is a possibility of underground communications, such as gas or water supply, cables, etc. If you are not sure of their absence, please notify us and we will make sure before starting work. You can also find out on your own where the underground lines are by calling 811. If you know that there is something under the stump, then it is probably better to choose an alternative method to remove the stump from the area. For example chemical.
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The cost depends on several parameters of the labor intensity of the work. The size of the treated area, complexity, depth of development, the height of the stump above the ground,
number of stumps,
condition of the stump, and additional options. The estimate is free. Call us, or leave a request, we will come and tell you exactly. Minimum amount $150.
You can come to an agreement with your neighbors and submit a collective application. This way, you can reduce the cost of stump grinding by 2-3 times.
Grinding the roots to a depth of 12 inches prevents them from sprouting. They will begin to decompose and attract worms. In about a year or two there will be no trace of them left.
After stump grinding, you’re left with a hole that needs attention. Start by clearing out wood chips and debris so the area doesn’t attract pests or fungi. Backfill with fill dirt to create a stable base, then layer in topsoil and compost to restore nutrients. Compact the soil to prevent future sinkholes, rake it level, and reseed or plant to blend with the yard. Over time, monitor for settling and add more soil if dips appear. Filling the hole properly keeps your lawn safe, prevents weeds, and restores curb appeal—turning a messy patch into a healthy, usable space.
Wait until the soil settles. Collect large fragments of stump and roots. Level the surface. Then proceed as with an ordinary plot of land. The time it takes for sawdust to rot depends on the type of wood. The softer the wood, the faster. Deciduous ones become humus after about 1-2 seasons. conifers after 3-5 seasons.
1. Sawdust can acidify the soil. Keep an eye on Ph.
2. The soil is now loose and needs moisture more.
3. Fresh wood pulls nitrogen from the soil. Apply fertilizer.
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There are usually no problems with growing grass where a stump is grinded. Sawdust drains the soil well and prevents water from stagnating. You will likely need to water this area more often. Shredded wood depletes the soil and can pull phosphorus out of the soil. Therefore, do not forget to fertilize and next year the lawn will grow quite fluffy. Usually new grass grows well after the stump is removed by milling. It makes sense to immediately plant the area before the wind brings weeds. We recommend giving preference to seeds coated with fertilizers. If you prefer professional care, please let us know.
If you grind the stump along with the roots to the maximum possible depth, then nothing will grow from the remaining trimmings. You can plant a new tree in this place if you wish.
After stump grinding, wait before planting. Wood chips deplete nitrogen as they decay, weakening soil. Grass or shrubs can go in after 3–6 months, but replanting a tree in the same spot is best delayed 1–2 years. Clearing chips and adding compost speeds recovery, ensuring stronger roots and healthier growth. Patience now means a thriving yard later.
Much depends on the depth of grinding and the type of tree from which the stump was removed. If the root system of the stump is superficial, then deeper than 12 inches there are no large shoots left that would interfere with the planting of a new plant. Often it is enough to move the new planting site about a meter away from the middle of the former stump so that the remaining thick central stump of the root does not interfere with digging a hole of sufficient depth. Please note that the soil saturated with sawdust is loose and retains moisture well while ensuring breathability. At first, the new tree may require more fertilizer than usual. If the removed tree was infected, take care to protect the seedling. Information about root systems is here.
After stump grinding, it’s necessary to clear the area of wood chips and debris, fill the hole with soil or compost, level the area, and restore nutrients with fertilizers or compost. This will prevent pests, uneven soil settling, and prepare the area for new plantings.
In some cases, we can remove most of the wood chips. We can move the wood chips to a place convenient for you, or pack them in bags. Make useful organic fertilizer from sawdust. Please discuss this with us during your estimate.
You can collect the wood chips yourself.
If the stump is small, then you don’t need to worry about sawdust.
The best way to get rid of wood chips is to wait until they decompose in the soil on their own. This usually takes 1-3 years.
Yes, grass will grow after stump grinding if you properly prepare the area. After stump grinding, the soil is loose and oversaturated with wood chips, which can hinder grass growth if you don’t clean and enrich the soil beforehand. You can also get a great lawn in a year or two when the mulch decomposes naturally.
We can grind the stump and roots to a depth of up to 12 inches. This is usually sufficient for most types of excavation work. If you are concerned about deeper root remains, we suggest a chemical stump removal method for consideration
1. Sawdust can be used as mulch. If desired, they can be painted.
2. We can treat the collected sawdust with preparations that accelerate composting. You can also prepare this fertilizer yourself.
3. Finely split wood is used as a covering for playgrounds and paths in gardens and vegetable gardens.
4….. If you find your own way, please write to us and we will add it to this list. Good luck! 🙂
A dead tree and stump do not remain uninhabited for long. They are quickly colonized by insects, microorganisms and fungi, the proximity of which often causes many problems. Fungal and mold spores travel far through the air and can infect and even destroy a garden or wooden parts of buildings. The ants are making a home for themselves and ordinary stains and traps will become less effective. The stumps harbor bark beetles and various wood eaters, which are pests and will eagerly switch to neighboring trees. Even mice can build houses under the stump and breed offspring.
The old stump will disappear in three ways.
1. Use physical force armed with tools. For example, a crowbar or an ax.
2.
Crumble the stump along with the roots using specialized equipment.
3. Accelerate the process of stump decomposition by using chemistry.
The stump burning preparation is classified as explosive. After treatment, the stump can be easily burned along with the roots. From the beginning of the treatment until the final destruction, no fire can be lit near this place. For example, smoking. This method cannot be used on peatlands. Keep in mind that all plantings within a radius of 1.5 meters from the fire will burn or die from poisoning. The best time is early autumn. At the beginning of summer next year, the stump can be burned. Does not guarantee complete combustion of the roots at depth. The soil in this place is oversaturated with chemicals and is unsuitable for planting for some time. We do not recommend attempting to burn very old stumps. Since the decomposition processes have already begun, it makes sense to speed them up by using the appropriate drug. This is the most gentle way of influence. The stump will disappear, turn into dust and become fertile soil much faster. You can get rid of the stump even faster and grind it.
If it so happens that the stump is no longer there, and the remaining roots interfere with work on the site, then the fastest and most effective way to get rid of them is by digging up the soil. For example, using a stump grinder. Leave us a request and we will discuss an acceptable option. Or call.
We grind roots up to 12 inches deep. For most planting work this is sufficient. The remaining roots will decompose over time and saturate the soil with organic matter.
According to the laws of the universe, in nature, dead wood becomes food for insects, centipedes, woodlice, worms, fungi and microorganisms that decompose it and return accumulated microelements to fertile soil. It will take several years to complete the process.
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