When trees are no longer healthy and need to be removed from your property, expert tree removal companies will come in and help homeowners with the task. Besides the tree, stump removal and stump grinding is also an important step to cleaning up your landscaping. South Carolina’s Childers Tree Service is here to explain the process of stump grinding.

Stump grinding will take an unwanted tree stump and turn it into useful mulch. Landscapers will charge according to the size of the stump. You can also rent a stump grinder, but it may be more efficient —and safer — to hire landscaping experts to tackle the job. The staff at Childers Tree Service is familiar with the controls on the grinder and know all the safety precautions to take, such as eye and hearing protection.

The process of stump grinding begins with clearing the area around the stump. A shovel is used to remove any rocks or debris that could dull or damage the teeth of the cutting wheel. Next, the stump must be trimmed as close to the ground as possible. Using a chainsaw does the trick and will speed up the grinding process.

The hydraulic lever on the grinder will raise the wheel a few inches above the stump’s front edge. With the wheel spinning, the grinder is lowered about three inches into the stump. The hydraulic lever controls the wheel and will slowly swing from side to side to clear the wood. Once about four inches have been dug into the ground, the process is repeated to grind away each section of the stump. The hole that once housed the stump is filled with topsoil, then seeded, mulched, and watered. Any large wood chips will be raked and cleaned from the area.

Childers Tree Service is a family-owned tree removal and landscaping company serving the York area of South Carolina. From stump removal to tree pruning, these professionals are ready to handle any landscaping or tree project. They are also available for emergency tree services 24 hours a day. For more information on their list of services, visit them online or call (803) 627-3157 for a free estimate or information on their senior citizen specials.