The tree is gone, sometimes for many years, and yet the stump endures. Nature has not yet reduced it to chunks of easily disposable wood. It remains as a tripping hazard and unsightly reminder of what once was. That’s why we emphasize the importance of stump grinding in the Denver tree removal process at Arbortec Tree Service.
The tree is gone, sometimes for many years, and yet the stump endures. Nature has not yet reduced it to chunks of easily disposable wood. It remains as a tripping hazard and unsightly reminder of what once was. That’s why we emphasize the importance of stump grinding in the Denver tree removal process at Arbortec Tree Service.
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Stump Removal Alternatives
PlanttalkColorado™, sponsored by Colorado State University Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Green Industries of Colorado, notes that several methods can eventually result in stump removal.
Dig the stump out by hand: This takes both time and manual labor. In some cases, it can also be dangerous. Not everyone should swing an ax!
Decompose it with chemicals: Garden centers and hardware stores carry products that claim to speed up the natural decay process of a stump. Results with these chemicals are mixed, often requiring repeated applications, and there’s runoff to consider.
Let the stump decay naturally: Some trees and shrubs will regrow sprouts from the stump quickly. Before you know it, you have a new ugly mess to trim out. Natural decay requires constant removal of suckers – and can take five to ten years to accomplish.
Make the stump part of your landscape: Some people like to leave a section of tree trunk behind and create artistic carvings or add whimsical objects. Hollowed-out stumps can make nice birdbaths, butterfly baths and planters, if no lingering pests or diseases and regrowth suckers are a problem.
You’ll notice a common theme in these solutions. They all take time. The final suggestion provided is the one we believe is the best – hire a Denver arborist who specializes in professional removal to make quick work of the job.
PlanttalkColorado™, sponsored by Colorado State University Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Green Industries of Colorado, notes that several methods can eventually result in stump removal.
Dig the stump out by hand: This takes both time and manual labor. In some cases, it can also be dangerous. Not everyone should swing an ax!
Decompose it with chemicals: Garden centers and hardware stores carry products that claim to speed up the natural decay process of a stump. Results with these chemicals are mixed, often requiring repeated applications, and there’s runoff to consider.
Let the stump decay naturally: Some trees and shrubs will regrow sprouts from the stump quickly. Before you know it, you have a new ugly mess to trim out. Natural decay requires constant removal of suckers – and can take five to ten years to accomplish.
Make the stump part of your landscape: Some people like to leave a section of tree trunk behind and create artistic carvings or add whimsical objects. Hollowed-out stumps can make nice birdbaths, butterfly baths and planters, if no lingering pests or diseases and regrowth suckers are a problem.
You’ll notice a common theme in these solutions. They all take time. The final suggestion provided is the one we believe is the best – hire a Denver arborist who specializes in professional removal to make quick work of the job.
Call or fill out our online form to request your Free Estimate
Stump Grinding the Safe Way
Stump grinding is NOT a job for a homeowner with a piece of rented equipment. Grinders are dangerous to untrained operators, surrounding hardscape and structures, underground power and water utilities, and nearby landscape. In some locations, their use will create greater problems than the stump was originally.
Our Certified Arborists assess reasons why the tree was removed and the condition of the remaining stump and roots before recommending a grinding process. Clues to the ‘why’ can be obvious in the appearance of the stump. A disease-riddled tree ground without proper containment of chips can spread that problem around the area.
Roots are also a consideration. Our stump grinding method removes the above ground portion of the tree trunk and flare roots to ten inches below ground. We ascertain what effect this may have on driveways, water lines, and other structures close to the removal process.
Finally, we at Arbortec leave behind an area ready to replant with flowers, lawn, or small trees. This means clean-up and removal of materials, along with recommendations on what steps you should take before renovating the area. We do not use chemicals, meaning the area can be replanted the same day.
Call Arbortec for a free estimate of what it will take to remove those tripping hazards from your Denver, Colorado area yard. Find out more about how the best tree service in Denver can help with your stump grinding & removal needs.