What is the importance of tree stump removal, and why should you do it?

Treescape
3 min readJul 14, 2021

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Do you need Stump removal services? That is the central question: if you have a tree on your property, you need to hire a professional arborist.

In this post, we will discuss the importance of tree stump removal, and you should do stump removal:

· Stumps are unsightly

No one can say, “Wow, that is a beautiful tree stump you have there in your front lawn!” (Unless you hired a professional for your tree stumps for art or decorate them.)

Tree stumps don’t add anything to the curb attraction of the home. Even if they look better after any tree removal performed, they will turn into a rotten mess in just a couple of years.

· Tree stumps can be hazardous

Stumps in your lawn or landscape can be a danger to neighbours, children, or visitors. Somehow they present a genuine tripping hazard.

Stumps can cost you money if you (or a mowing service).

This unexpected trip to the repair shop can be costly. Tree stumps create a liability concern on your property.

· Fresh tree stumps cause unsightly re-growth

When some trees are cut down close to or just above grade, they may continue to generate sucker growth from the stump. If it occurs, you could spend money and time cutting down the spraying or suckers them with herbicides.

Also, these suckers take nutrients from the other nearby plants, so different parts of the landscape may suffer. These re-growing trees turn into ugly bushes matching their former, proper form if left to grow. These are also poorly connected to their rotting trunk. They can even become a safety consideration later if left be.

· Decaying stumps can bring insects

If your tree stump is left to decay over several years. In that case, the decaying matter may attract carpenter ants, termites, wood-boring beetles, and other pests.

If the stump is near to other live trees, it can simply pose a health concern for these trees. Pests are dragged to the stump if the stump is located near a structure. In that case, it may also attract wood-destroying insects that could pose damage potential to the home or commercial building.

It may be significant to invest a small amount of money for stump removal instead of risk. These incur additional costs and potential damages later.

· Stumps can harbour disease

A tree needs to be cut down primarily due to disease issues that have damaged or killed the plant. These particular stumps can harbour disease or fungus that can be spread to other nearby trees or ornamental plants and may end up hurting or killing those plants in the future.

So these are the things why you should do stump removal of your trees. Despite it, if you are looking for hedge trimming, tree trimming or any other kind of service, we are here for you. Call us @ NZ: 0800 873 396 | AU: 1800 632 684 for more details.

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