Stump Grinding in East Lothian

Stump grinding refers to the process where the stump of a tree that has been felled is taken out. Generally after tree felling a couple of inches of the trunk and the root system are kept in the soil, making the close-by space unusable as well as potentially attracting insects or harbouring tree diseases such as honey fungus. If your garden has stumps in the soil, having them removed can open up the location, providing you with added space to increase your lawn size or add fresh spaces to lay patio or decking. Specialist stump grinding companies can remove stumps of any size. The operation generally requires trimming the stump as close to the ground as possible working with a chainsaw, and then using specialised stump grinding devices to grind away the stump. Stumps are ground down to approximately 10-12 inches under the dirt surface to allow replanting, although occasionally landscaping projects may require the stump to be ground deeper than this. The wood chippings that are made by the stump grinding can be either infilled back into the hole and used as compost for other areas of your garden, or the stump grinding company could remove it and dispose of it in an eco-friendly way. In addition, many specialist stump grinding companies provide specialist thin equipment that may be employed if there is limited access to your garden such as through a side passageway.