Landscaping has a significant impact on the curb appeal of a home. Whether you are expanding and need more usable land, or you have a sick tree on your property, the way you remove a tree and its stump makes a difference. The two forms of eliminating a tree stump are stump removal or stump grinding. Use this guide to better understand how stump grinding through a reputable tree service is worth your consideration. 

Benefits of Stump Grinding 

Leaving a stump in your front yard increases the likelihood of a number of undesirable outcomes including a major tripping hazard, potential damage to your lawn mover and significantly reduced curb appeal. However, it doesn't end there. A stump left to its own devices can generate smaller trees around it as well as strip the surrounding landscaping of nutrients. 

Tree stumps attract pests like carpenter ants, beetles, and termites as well as mold, diseases and fungi, none of which you would want near your home. While a tree stump may seem innocuous, it can pose a serious environmental concern. 

The Process

Unlike stump removal, which involves using heavy force to pull a stump from the ground, this tree service excavates the stump of the tree without removing the root. This intricate process involves mechanically grinding the stump until all that is left is a fine sawdust residue. 

Residents can choose the height of the stump, which can be anything from 1 inch below the soil to an entire foot underground. What remains of the stump mixes with the soil, preventing the need for any type of filling. This process is easier to execute, more environmentally friendly and less messy than stump removal.

To keep your yard safe and looking great, trust the knowledgeable professionals at Rivertown Tree Service LLC in Hastings, MN. For more than 42 years, this skilled tree service has provided a variety of offerings to residents throughout the Minneapolis south metro and Hager City areas. From hazardous tree removal and shrub and tree trimming to stump removal, and land clearing, their crew has the knowledge and skill required to address a variety of potential hazards and gardening concerns. For more information, call (651) 438-3704 or visit the website.