Live stump
The Problem With Living Tree Stumps — And How to Stop Them
Living Stumps Cause Real Problems. Stop Them Before They Spread.
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A “living stump” is the base of a tree that continues to grow even after the trunk is removed.
Many species — especially maples, willows, poplars, and elms — can survive for years. - The root system remains active, pulling nutrients and sending up new shoots.
Why Living Stumps Are a Problem?
Delayed Yard Projects
You can’t replant, reseed, or landscape properly until the stump is gone.
Why Stumps Stay Alive?
- Some species have strong survival instincts.
- Roots store energy for years.
- Moisture and soil nutrients keep the stump functioning.
- Cutting sprouts doesn’t kill the root system — it actually feeds it.
Why is grinding down the stump the best solution to stop regrowth?
– Removes the stump below ground level.
– Disrupts the root system so it can no longer regenerate.
– Safe, fast, and environmentally friendly.
– Allows immediate replanting or lawn restoration.
- Cutting sprouts: actually strengthens the root system.
- Chemicals: inconsistent results and risk to nearby plants.
- Burning: dangerous, often illegal, and rarely kills the roots.
From stubborn stump to usable space — in one visit.
Team Up With Your Neighbors and Save
If two or more homes on the same street schedule stump grinding together, everyone gets a discount. Great for neighborhoods with multiple old trees or storm damage.
🌿 Your land deserves better than a stubborn old stump. Kick it out and make room for something beautiful.
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In some cases, it is more effective to use chemicals to remove the stump.
Stopping the growth of a stump using a herbicide is advisable when it is impossible to grind it. If the stump continues to grow, releasing shoots and roots, which leads to the destruction of buildings, we recommend this method. After cutting, the stump is treated with herbicides that stop its growth, and it begins to gradually decompose. Usually, it takes more than ten years for a stump to decompose naturally. If you need to speed up the process, we add composting activators that can destroy the stump in just a year. You can find more detailed information on the use of chemicals for decomposing stumps and dead wood on our website.
