Stump Removal – Save It or Get Rid of It?

When you hire a professional stump removal service, possibilities are you will need to determine whether you will pay to get the stump removed or leave it in place.

Before you have a tree removal expert cut down the tree in your outdoor area, you'll need to determine whether the specialist should remove the tree stump too. If you're having a difficult time making this decision, bear in mind these factors when deciding what to do with the stump.

Stumps aren't attractive. Visually speaking, the sight of a stump isn't pleasing. If you're finicky about your outdoor space, getting rid of the stump is well worth it.

Stumps are dangerous. Stumps are hazardous to your children. When playing in your yard, they may not be paying attention to the stump and fall over it. And if a neighbor falls, it's your responsibility. Also, tree stumps can harm your mower if you inadvertently hit one when you're mowing your lawn.

Stumps entice insects. When you leave stumps in your yard, the rotting tree takes a long time to decompose completely. While it's rotting, the stump attracts ants, beetles, termites, and many other pests. You may not mind them in your yard, but they can ultimately end up on your property or your home.

Stumps encourage new tree growth. When the stump is left behind, it causes fresh sprouts to surface, which can make small trees grow around the stump. This is unattractive to your outdoor area and very pricey to try to get rid of since the new shoots could come back. You may need to get chemicals applied to kill them off entirely. These small trees also steal nutrients from other plants situated nearby. So, your tulips might not be getting all the much-needed nutrients.

Stumps take up valuable yard space. If you don't possess a very big yard, the area you lose from the roots and stump could take up a lot of space. You could use that space for a chaise or flowerbed.

The best choice for dealing with a tree stump is to remove it.

If you choose to keep your stump, you can repurpose it if you'd like. Tree stumps make beautiful, unique furniture pieces.

Some of the most common uses for treated tree stumps include side tables, planters, and stools. If using indoors, be sure to put on felt pads or other protectors to the underside of your new wood pieces to protect your flooring.

Rochester Tree Service has the equipment, tools, and experience to rid your yard of any tree stump that you may have. Give us a call today to have us come and take a look.