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A Few Things To Know About Stump Grinding If you've worked hard the last few weekends chopping down a tree in your yard, you now have to decide what to do about the stump. Digging a stump out of the ground is difficult work, if it is even possible. You could pull it out with a truck, but then you have to dispose of the big stump. The most efficient and easy way to get rid of a tree stump in your yard is to grind it. Here is some more information. Deciding On DIY Or Professional Removal If you only have one stump to grind, you might as well hire a tree service professional and save yourself the trouble of renting a grinder and doing the work yourself. Renting a grinder for the day costs about the same as having a professional remove one tree. If you're trying to save money, then you'll want to get a quote. The price depends on the size of the tree, its location, and the type of tree since trees have wood of varying hardness. The only time it might make sense to rent a grinder is if you have multiple small to medium stumps to grind and you're capable of working …show more content…

The best scenario is to have the main roots ground away several inches below the soil. This helps keep the tree from sending up shoots and growing back. It also makes room for new tree roots to grow if you plan to put in another tree. There are different types of stump grinders on the market. If you rent one, you may be limited to a small model that isn't capable of grinding deep into the roots. Some commercial stump grinders fit on tractors or trucks and can chew up stumps all the way down to the main roots a few feet into the ground. Consider what you plan to do with the space once the tree is gone when determining how to handle the roots. If you decide on shallow grinding, then you'll want to watch the space and cut back shoots when they appear so a new tree doesn't start growing where you don't want

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