You might like the cute tree stump in your yard, or perhaps your kids love to play on it. So, do you really need to remove tree stumps? Ignoring a tree stump in your yard might seem like an easy option, but it is important to consider the risks involved. Over time, tree stumps pose several problems to the health of your lawn and the safety of your property. And there are reasons why you should NOT delay removing a tree stump.
What Happens When You Don’t Grind or Remove a Stump?
1. Decaying Process and Pest Attraction
Tree stumps and their root systems will rot and decay over time. They become a breeding ground for various insects and pests. Beetles, ants, termites, and other wood-boring insects are attracted to the dead wood. This not only endangers the other healthy trees and plants in your yard but can also increase the risk of these pests entering your home.
2. Property Damage
The tree stump’s roots continue to grow, and the root system can damage nearby areas by lifting sidewalks and driveways or cracking the house’s foundation. Tree roots can also fracture underground pipes and disrupt your favorite landscape features like a pristine lawn or hand-stacked stone retaining walls.
3. Disease Spreading
Tree stumps, especially those from diseased trees, can harbor tree diseases and fungi, such as honey fungus or armillaria root rot. Fungi or mold that grows on the stump can be dangerous to your family’s health. The rotting root system may also spread disease and infection to other healthy trees or plants in your yard, causing widespread damage.
4. Tree Regrowth
Contrary to what some may think, a tree stump does not signify the end of a tree. Stumps will continue to grow new shoots, attempting to regenerate into new trees. This regrowth process can be quite stubborn and costly to maintain as the sprouts need to be continuously cut down.
Professional tree stump removal can be a wise investment to protect your yard and maintain its beauty and health. Always ensure to weigh the costs and benefits, taking into account the potential damages that can occur if a stump remains untouched.
Pacific Stump Terminator specialize in providing efficient and reliable stump grinding service for both residential and commercial clients in Great Seattle Area.
Contact us today to discuss your stump grinding project and take the first step towards a safer, more beautiful landscape.