If you need to remove a large stump from your yard, you might wonder whether you can plant another tree in its place. While it’s technically possible, arborists typically advise against it. Below, learn more about why you shouldn’t replant in the stump removal spot and where it’s safe to plant new trees.

Why You Shouldn’t Plant in the Same Spot

Following stump removal services, your lawn and landscaping may feel sparse and uneven, so you may want to plant another tree in the same location. However, that old tree likely used up all the minerals in the soil, which means the new one will struggle after being planted there. Furthermore, sawdust left behind from stump removal service changes the balance of the soil’s nutrient contents, making it difficult for new trees to grow well. 

How Far Away You Should Plant

For best results, plant new trees near, rather than directly over, an old stump site. Six to eight feet away is usually a safe distance. Putting some space between new trees and the former stump site will give them more room to grow.

How to Prepare the Old Site

If you absolutely must plant over a stump removal site, wait about one year, which will give the roots time to decompose into the soil. Remove any lingering roots and sawdust, and add topsoil to the hole. Choose a species that is resistant to any diseases that may have affected the old tree.

Keep your trees healthy, verdant, and gorgeous with help from the arborists at Carlos Tree Service. Since 1993, they have provided tree care services, including trimming, pruning, and removal, to clients throughout Anchorage, AK. Call (907) 522-6049 to request a quote for stump removal. Visit them online to learn more about how their experienced arborists can help make your yard safer and more attractive.