4 Reason to Remove a Stump

You’ve lost a tree from an ice storm, old age, etc. and are left with a stump. Should you leave it? Sould you call a tree service for stump removal? How can you get rid of a tree stump?

Should you search Pinterest for the DIY stump craft idea?

Should you just mow around it for years? 

Should you search online ‘How to remove a tree stump yourself?’

Or should you call a stump removal tree service and have it removed for good? 

How does stump removal work?

What is stump grinding? 

So many stump removal questions! No worries. Our tree service experts at Kentucky Stump Grinding can help.

Here are 4 Reason to Remove a Stump

Can’t decide whether to try to ignore your stump or to remove your stump for good? Kentucky Stump Grinding recommends removing a stump if you can. 

1. Stumps can attract pests

Stumps begin a very slow decaying process after tree removal. Over time, a rotting stump can become a home for home damaging pests like termites, carpenter ants, snakes and other pests. These pests might spread out to other plants and trees in your yard or even invade your home. Removing the stump is the best way to avoid these pest problems.

2. Stumps can be an eyesore.

A decaying stump isn’t pretty. Stumps can look out of place and like a tree service project wasn’t completed. They can can throw off the whole look of your yard and even affect your property value.

3. Stumps make yard work a little tougher.

Many of our stump removal referrals come from our friends in the yard service business. They love when home owners have their stumps ground. Stumps are not only annoying to mow and trim around, they can cause damage to a lawn mower.

4. Stump removal allows you to reclaim your space

Stump removal allows you to replant a new tree or grass if you choose to. If you leave the stump and root system in place, this is not possible.