It’s possible for tree stumps to sprout new growth in the months and years following the removal of the trunk and branches. When this happens, it may potentially cause a variety of issues for your property. Read on for a quick guide to the risks and how to avoid them with professional tree services. 

Your Guide to Tree Regrowth From Stumps

Why It’s a Problem

After a tree has been cut down, sprouts will emerge from the trunk, eventually developing into longer limbs. These typically grow at an angle that makes them more vulnerable to breaking, which could cause them to fall onto your home or vehicles during severe storms.

While it might seem logical to simply cut back the new growth, doing so may actually worsen the problem, since repeated spouting increases the size of the root crown. When this happens, stumps become more difficult to dig out and remove from your property.

How to Control It 

If you cannot completely remove a stump in your yard, try to cut it as low to the ground as possible so that your lawnmower can roll over it. This will prevent new growth from potentially becoming a liability for your property. For smaller stumps, use a shovel or pickaxe to dig it out of the ground.

If you’d rather try chemicals, broad-spectrum herbicides tend to control new growth on stumps. Ensure the effectiveness of the herbicide by drilling holes into the trunk and injecting the chemical into them. If you’d rather err on the side of caution and make the process easier, hire a tree service to perform stump grinding. 

When you’re ready to remove that unsightly stump from your yard and protect your property in the process, get in touch with Above All Tree Care for tree services. They offer tree trimming, cutting, pruning, and stump removal along with landscaping and snow removal to clients throughout Center City, MN. Call (651) 257-2136 to set up a professional tree care schedule. Visit them online to learn more about their team of experienced arborists and review a list of their tree services.