Stump Grinding in Midlothian

Stump grinding is the procedure in which the stump of a previously felled tree is extracted. Frequently after tree felling several inches of the trunk and the root structure are left in the earth, making the adjacent area impractical to use in addition to possibly appealing to insect pests or harbouring tree diseases like honey fungus. If your garden has stumps in the soil, taking them out can open up the space, delivering extra space to extend your lawn size or produce new areas to install patio or decking. Expert stump grinding firms can remove stumps of any scale. The method normally consists of slicing the stump as close to the ground as possible using a chainsaw, and afterwards employing specialised stump grinding machinery to grind away at the stump. Stumps are ground down to roughly 10-12 inches beneath the dirt surface to enable replanting, although sometimes landscaping projects may need the stump to be ground deeper than this. The wood chippings that are generated by the stump grinding can be either infilled back into the hole and used as mulch for other areas of your garden, or the stump grinding company may remove it and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. Additionally, many professional stump grinding companies offer specialist slim equipment that can be used if there is limited access to your garden such as through a side passageway.