Are Tree Stumps an Embarrassment to Your Grass?

 Therefore, from the perspective of the homeowner's garden, why would you wish to remove tree stumps? Nowadays, most of us are "green" conscious and wish to protect our environment, don't we? Tree stumps do create a natural habitat and encourage insect life, which is, after all, the first step on the food chain ladder. By preserving a tree stump, you may provide food for a variety of animals in your yard. If the stump is large enough, you may also use it to create a feature, such as a bench, a table, or a carving of some type. I read somewhere about a stump that was used to support a television or radio tower. Stumps may be beneficial, so why eliminate them! Still, you are advised to choose professionals for tree stump grinding in areas like Central Coast.

Now for the "real world" gardener's practicalities:

Any rotting wood in a garden environment invites fungal assault, including the deadly honey fungus.

Ø  You have ideas for your garden, but stumps are impeding your progress.

Ø  You've caused harm to your lawnmower as a result of a stump.

Ø  Stumps present a tripping/slipping hazard.

Ø  You desire a spotless, flawless appearance for your lawn.

Ø  You're looking for a nice, level surface as you dig it out.

Now that you've determined that stumps must be removed, how are you going to do this? You might, however, dig it out. I will not even begin to express the apparent pressure you are putting on yourself. Thus, here are some other alternatives ranging from useful to ridiculous:

Degradation by Chemicals

It is feasible if you are patient and have time on your side. You can speed the decay process by digging deep holes and filling them with potassium nitrate (saltpetre). After a few months, you should be able to chop out the decaying wood. This should not be attempted on a newly cut stump. It is only effective on mature, seasoned stumps. (Additional delay) A potentially deadly follow-up would be to pour paraffin or kerosene into the stump remnants (never gasoline). Wait until the liquid has penetrated fully (this might take weeks with more delay) and then light it. Maintaining a huge burning ember in your garden requires supervision.

Natural Decay Accelerated.

Practical, with additional time on your side, as this is a lengthy procedure that requires supervision. It entails enhancing the natural resources surrounding a stump to encourage decomposition through soil aeration and stump aeration (exposing a larger stump surface area shielded from the sun). This will keep the soil wet, which will be aided by the addition of soil nitrates.

Extraction via Mechanical Means

This is feasible for a few tiny stumps, (if you don't mind the enormous footprint it leaves on the landscape.) This may be problematic for big stumps due to the size of the equipment required, and only if the approach access and room to manoeuvre heavy pulling/lifting equipment are available. Trenching or soil sewing machines will be beneficial for severing stump roots along the stump's perimeter. While pre-saturating the soil with water significantly reduces the amount of power required for extraction, it does make a mess. Always choose the professionals for tree stump grinding in areas like Central Coast.

Burning.

This is a realistic approach, although it is seldom entirely successful. Stumps must be dried and seasoned before they can withstand fire. Several issues with this need include wet soil conditions beneath the stump and a bark layer that holds moisture within the stump.

Jetting using water or air

This is not feasible in a tiny garden. Water jetting is a highly dirty procedure that requires a way of extracting the stump in saturated soil. Air jetting is less dirty, requiring only a shroud over the stump to contain airborne dust, but does require a strong, commercial, high-volume compressor and a hose with a high pressure/velocity nozzle.

Grinding of Stump.

A cost-effective method of stump removal for gardens of all sizes, available in four configurations: handlebar machines, self-propelled machines, tow-behind machines, and truck/tractor mounted machines. Unless you have a big yard with easy access, the most practical stump grinders are self-propelled, handlebar-style, or tiny hand-held stump grinders. Stump grinding machinery is intrinsically hazardous and should be operated only by skilled personnel. When you decide to hire a professional stump grinder, be sure to provide him with all the information he will need to accurately estimate your requirements. They will consist of

Ø  the quantity of stumps

Ø  their circumferences

Ø  how big the entrances to your gate or side passageways are for accessing the stumps

Ø  If the stump grinder is required to make any abrupt right-angled turns

Ø  if the stumps are level with the ground and are at the same elevation as your residence

Ø  whether there are any obstructions above ground around the stumps (fencing, buildings etc.)

Ø  whether any underground utilities are hidden near the stumps

To summarise:

Whether you are fortunate enough to have natural wood inside your garden or not, tree stump grinding in Central Coast is the solution for correctly managing your valuable garden by minimising the likelihood of fungal infection. 

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