Stump Grinding in Gerrards Cross

Stump grinding describes the procedure where the stump of a previously felled tree is extracted. Generally during tree felling a couple of inches of the trunk and the root structure are left behind in the earth, making the close-by space unusable in addition to potentially attracting pests or harbouring tree diseases like honey fungus. If your back yard has stumps in the soil, taking them out can open up the garden, offering more space that could be used to extend your lawn size or add fresh areas to install patio or decking. Specialist stump grinding businesses can clear away stumps of any scale. The procedure typically comprises slicing the stump as low to the ground as possible working with a chainsaw, and afterwards making use of specialist stump grinding equipment to grind away the stump. Stumps are ground down to around 10-12 inches under the ground surface to allow planting, although in some situations landscaping projects may require the stump to be ground deeper than this. The wood chipping that is 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 can remove it for you and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. Additionally, numerous experienced stump grinding companies have specialist narrow equipment that may be employed if there is limited access to your garden for instance, via a side passageway.