Stump grinding is a necessity after having trees removed from your lawn. Without it, a fallen or removed tree will leave behind a stump that will eventually rot and take away from the beauty of your landscaping. Stump grinding is an interesting process many don’t know much about, so the team from 4 Seasons Tree Service in Newburgh, NY, has provided answers to three of the most common questions they hear.

3 FAQs About Stump Grinding

1. What Is It?

Stump grinding is the process of removing a stump from the ground without waiting for it to decompose on its own. The process uses a powerful machine with a saw-shaped device on the end that has blunt “teeth” that chew up a stump into wood chips. It requires incredible force and a whole lot of patience but is by far the best way to remove a stump from your lawn.

2. Are There Other Options?

Various chemicals can be used to speed up the natural decomposition of a stump, but they will still take years to work. You can also have a stump extracted, which involves an excavator and can cost nearly 10 times as much as stump grinding. Some people try burning their stumps, but this is unsafe and will not work, so avoid this option.

3. Won’t Stump Grinding Tear Up My Yard?

No, it will just tear up the stump. The grinding machine is on rubber tires, which will not damage your lawn or driveway. The area where the stump used to be will now look simply like a patch of dirt. Many homeowners are concerned with trying to plant over the spot, which is a fair concern. Talk to your stump removal service about digging deeper if you plan to replant another tree or cover the spot with grass. They will be able to accommodate your needs easily.   

If you have further questions or need to schedule stump removal in the Greater Hudson Valley or Orange, Ulster, or Dutchess counties, call the professionals from 4 Seasons Tree Service at (845) 565-8600. Visit their website to see the wide range of stump grinding, pruning, and lot clearing services available to you.