Stump Grinding in Harlech

Stump grinding is the process in which the stump of a tree that has been previously felled is extracted. Generally after tree felling a couple of inches of the trunk and the root structure are left behind in the soil, making the close-by space impractical to use and also possibly providing a habitat for insect pests or harbouring tree diseases like honey fungus. If your back yard has stumps in the ground, having them extracted can clear the location, presenting you with additional space which could be used to maximise your lawn size or provide fresh areas to fit patio or decking. Experienced stump grinding businesses can clear away stumps of any proportion. The technique typically demands slicing the stump as low to the ground as possible by using a chainsaw, and then employing specialised stump grinding machinery to grind away at the stump. Stumps are ground down to approximately 10-12 inches under the ground surface to allow for planting, although occasionally landscaping projects might require the stump to be removed deeper than this. The wood chippings that are created by the stump grinding could be either infilled back into the hole and used as compost for other areas of your garden, or the stump grinding company can remove it and dispose of it in an eco-friendly way. Furthermore, many experienced stump grinding companies offer specialist small machines that may be employed if there is limited access to your garden for instance, via a side alley.