Stump Grinding in North Yorkshire

Stump grinding refers to the procedure in which the stump of a tree that has been previously felled is disposed of. Frequently after trees are felled a couple of inches of the trunk and the root structure are retained in the earth, making the surrounding space unusable in addition to potentially attracting pests or harbouring tree diseases such as honey fungus. If your back garden has stumps in the ground, taking them out could open up the space, delivering more space that could be used to grow your lawn size or add fresh spaces to fit patio or decking. Experienced stump grinding firms can extract stumps of any size. The technique typically consists of cutting the stump as low to the ground as possible utilising a chainsaw, and afterwards utilising specialised stump grinding equipment to grind away at the stump. Stumps are ground down to about 10-12 inches below the soil surface to enable planting, however in some cases landscaping projects may need the stump to be ground 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 for other areas of your garden, or the stump grinding company could remove it for you and dispose of it in an eco-friendly way. Additionally, many professional stump grinding companies offer specialist small machines that may be employed if there is restricted access to your garden for instance, through a side alley.