Stump Grinding in Ellesmere Port

Stump grinding refers to the procedure in which the stump of a tree that has been previously felled is cleared away. Commonly after tree felling a couple of inches of the trunk and the root structure are retained in the ground, making the surrounding area impractical to use as well as potentially providing a habitat for insects or harbouring tree diseases like honey fungus. If your back yard has stumps in the earth, having them cleared can clear the location, presenting you with added space that could be used to grow your lawn or add new areas to install patio or decking. Professional stump grinding companies can remove stumps of any proportion. The method frequently demands slicing the stump as close to the ground as possible by using a chainsaw, and then utilising specialised stump grinding equipment to grind away the stump. Stumps are ground down to around 10-12 inches under the dirt surface to allow for 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 in other areas of your garden, or the stump grinding company may remove it and dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner. In addition, lots of experienced stump grinding companies provide specialist narrow equipment that may be employed if there is restricted access to your garden for instance, via a side alley.