Stump Grinding in Rye

Stump grinding describes the process where the stump of a previously felled tree is cleared away. Generally when trees are felled a few inches of the trunk and the root structure are left in the earth, making the neighbouring space impractical to use in addition to possibly attracting pests or harbouring tree diseases such as honey fungus. If your back yard has stumps in the earth, extracting them can clear the area, delivering added space that could be used to maximise your lawn size or create new spaces to install patio or decking. Competent stump grinding firms can get rid of stumps of any size. The procedure generally demands trimming the stump as close to the ground as possible working with a chainsaw, and then making use of specialised stump grinding machinery to grind away the stump. Stumps are ground down to around 10-12 inches beneath the dirt surface to permit planting, although sometimes landscaping projects may need the stump to be removed deeper than this. The wood chipping that is made by the stump grinding may 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 and dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner. In addition, numerous professional stump grinding companies provide specialist narrow machines that can be used if there is restricted access to your garden such as through a side alleyway.