With chilly mornings almost gone and the weather getting warmer, spring is undoubtedly one of the best times to work on your garden. Before you get your green thumb out and start buying shiny garden gadgets, let’s take care of something first – the tree stump.  

Is tree stump removal necessary?

Yes. We all avoid certain things from time-to-time. The longer we leave them, the worse they get, and more damage will occur.

A tree stump is one of those things.

How is a tree stump going to affect my home?  

Tree growth

Do you keep finding new branches sprouting from your tree stump each spring? When you leave your tree stumps unattended, they can regenerate into new trees. Often stripping off nutrients from surrounding plants, the new trees can cause your healthy, lovely plants to wither and die.  

Safety

Tree stumps can be hazardous if you have young children at home. Running kids may stumble over them, and accidents can occur; the fungi growing on them could be dangerous for pets and curious children. Not to mention, they can certainly do some damage to a lawnmower if you’re not careful when mowing your lawn. Sorry, dad!  

Pests and diseases

Nobody likes creepy-crawlies. Timber-decaying pests like termites, carpenter ants and borers are attracted to rotting stumps. Thriving in such an environment, these destroying insects overgrow in a short period and can pose a significant risk for other plants and your home. It can potentially be hard to keep your yard healthy and weaken the fabric of your property over time.   

Aesthetics

A tall, beautiful tree brings much-needed shade, interest, and value to your backyard all year long.
But a tree stump? It does exactly the opposite. Not only do tree stumps get weeds and various moulds growing near them they can make your beautiful yard look run down.   

What is the difference between stump removal and stump grinding?  

Stump removal 

Pro’s

• Full elimination of tree stump and root rot
• Clean slate before replanting or selling your home
• No health hazards

Con’s

• Time and labour-intensive
• Less environmentally friendly

Stump grinding

Pro’s

• Quicker to remove
• Less labour-intensive
• More environmentally friendly
• Stump grindings can be used as mulch

Con’s

• Possibility of root rot and resprouts
• Potentially harmful to children

Next steps

Not sure which stump removal service to choose? Deciding whether to remove a stump is a tough decision, but keeping your green space healthy should be your primary focus.  

It’s always best to speak to an expert to get the job done – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered be it you are looking to have a tree removed in Melbourne, Brisbane or anywhere else in Australia!