Stump Grinding in Callington

Stump grinding is the process where the stump of a previously felled tree is extracted. Frequently during tree felling several inches of the trunk and the root system are kept in the soil, making the adjacent space impractical to use and also possibly attracting insects or harbouring tree diseases such as honey fungus. If your garden has stumps in the soil, having them cleared can open up the location, delivering additional space which you could use to broaden your lawn area or produce new areas to lay patio or decking. Expert stump grinding firms can get rid of stumps of any proportion. The process ordinarily includes cutting the stump as close to the ground as possible working with a chainsaw, and then using specialist stump grinding devices to grind away the stump. Stumps are ground down to around 10-12 inches below the ground surface to permit replanting, although sometimes landscaping projects may need the stump to be removed deeper than this. The wood chippings that are generated by the stump grinding may be either infilled back into the hole and used as mulch in other areas of your garden, or the stump grinding company can remove it and dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner. Furthermore, many professional stump grinding companies provide specialist small machines that may be employed if there is restricted access to your garden for example, via a side alleyway.