Trees with dense, green canopies can enhance curb appeal and make outdoor areas more enjoyable. However, if one becomes severely damaged, diseased, or infested by pests, it may require removal to promote the health and safety of your property. However, following tree removal, you might notice a stump on your lawn, which might cause problems in outdoor spaces. Fortunately, stump grinding can eliminate it. Here's what to know about this professional tree care service.

What Is Stump Grinding?

Grinding a stump involves using an electric or gas-powered machine mounted on wheels, which allows an arborist to easily push it into the work area. The machine features multiple blades with sharp teeth designed to chip and shred trunk and root material. The blades may branch out in several directions, creating a wide cutting path to maximize efficiency. 

Arborists typically pulverize the stump until it sits several inches below the earth before filling the empty space with topsoil or mulch produced by the grinding process. Though it depends on the size of the stump, a professional tree care service can typically complete the process within a few hours. Any remaining root material will gradually decay and break down into the earth, adding nutrition to the soil. 

What Benefits Does It Offer?

A stump can quickly become an eyesore that diminishes curb appeal. Grinding may eliminate this unattractive feature to make your outdoor space more attractive. Additionally, since it provides a flat surface, you'll have more usable yard space for participating in recreation activities, building structures such as a shed or workshop, or planting new landscaping. You also won't have to worry about anyone tripping over the stump, which may prevent falls and injuries. 

Getting rid of the stump can also make yard care easier, as you won't have to maneuver mowers and edgers around the obstacle. This can also prevent damages to lawn equipment caused by accidentally striking the stump. Stump grinding may also keep wood-loving pests such as termites and carpenter ants from infesting the area and possibly finding pathways into your home, which can prevent property damages. Grinding is also much less time-consuming, labor-intensive, and invasive than removing the entire root ball, which may make this service more convenient and affordable.

When you want to get rid of a stump, contact Wake Tree Service. This certified team of arborists provides stump grinding along with tree removal and routine pruning to clients throughout Winston-Salem, NC. Call (336) 749-3900 to get a quote on tree care services, and visit the website to learn more about how they can keep your property safe, healthy, and beautiful.