What Happens to Landscape If You Don’t Grind a Tree Stump?

The Consequences of Not Grinding a Tree Stump

Do some homeowners wonder what happens to the landscape if you don’t grind a tree stump? Grinding or using a stump remover is a necessary part of yard care as without it there may be extensive damage to your trees, pathways, lawn, and plants. The question many ask is whether they should call an arborist first instead of trying to manually remove the stump on their own. The answer is both “yes” and “no.”

Effects on the Stump and Landscape

The main thing that occurs is that the stump loses moisture and ends up becoming damp. This will eventually cause the decay of the timber, therefore, making it necessary to remove it manually. The process of stump grinding will push out the moisture and preserve the timber thus avoiding the need to call in a professional arborist. In addition, the arborist will use a stump remover that can dissolve and/or crack the stump allowing him to cut it with ease.

Grinding the tree will remove the moisture from it, therefore, making it not suitable for any kind of outdoor activities such as walking, gardening, or other tasks. You may also notice that the ground becomes uneven and is likely to erode if this continues as the tree continues to grow.

Impact on Trees, Pathways, and Aesthetics

When it comes to trees and pathways, there are many things that can occur that cause a mess, and what happens to landscape if you don’t grind a tree stump? Pathways become messy when small potholes start to appear around them and small roots begin to invade the ground thus destroying the ground and creating more traffic hazards. Another major issue that may occur is a lack of air circulation due to the root problems in the ground that will affect the overall aesthetic appeal of the landscape. This problem can usually be solved by using tree stumps to fill in the gaps.

It is very important that you make sure that you do something about the tree stump and if the stump is large it may have to be removed in order to improve on the rest of the landscape. You should consider calling a tree removal company in order to have it professionally handled. Also, you should try to contact the homeowner of the property you have landed on to see if they can do anything to help. Sometimes you may even have to dig up part of the property in order to clear the area completely of the tree stump.

In most cases, you will not have any problems with your trees, because you will never have to deal with a tree stump in your yard ever again. However, you might notice some unwanted tree debris in your yard that has been left behind from the stump being removed. Grinding the tree stump yourself will help get rid of this extra tree debris in your yard while also allowing you to have peace of mind knowing that the stump is gone and no one will ever come to touch it again. This can be an excellent solution for those people who have had a tree in their yard that has become a real nuisance.