Stump Grinding in Kirriemuir

Stump grinding is the process in which the stump of a previously felled tree is taken out. Generally during tree felling a couple of inches of the trunk and the root structure are kept in the ground, making the adjacent area impractical to use along with potentially enticing bugs or harbouring tree diseases like honey fungus. If your back yard has stumps in the earth, having them extracted could clear the area, providing you with added space that you could use to maximise your lawn size or add fresh areas to install patio or decking. Expert stump grinding businesses can take out stumps of any scale. The process normally comprises trimming the stump as close to the ground as possible utilising a chainsaw, and afterwards using specialised stump grinding devices to grind away at the stump. Stumps are ground down to roughly 10-12 inches under the dirt surface to permit planting, however occasionally landscaping projects may require the stump to be removed deeper than this. The wood chipping that is produced 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 environmentally friendly manner. In addition, many professional stump grinding companies offer specialist narrow machines that can be employed if there is limited access to your garden such as via a side alleyway.