Stump Grinding in Somerset

Stump grinding is the procedure in which the stump of a tree that has been previously felled is cleared away. Typically during tree felling a couple of inches of the trunk and the root system are left behind in the ground, making the local area impractical to use as well as possibly attracting pests or harbouring tree diseases like honey fungus. If your back yard has stumps in the earth, having them taken out could open up the area, presenting you with more space which could be used to maximise your lawn area or add new areas to lay patio or decking. Specialist stump grinding firms can get rid of stumps of any proportion. The technique usually involves slicing the stump as low to the ground as possible using a chainsaw, and afterwards utilising specialist stump grinding devices to grind away the stump. Stumps are ground down to about 10-12 inches beneath the soil surface to allow for planting, however sometimes landscaping projects might need the stump to be removed deeper than this. The wood chipping that is created by the stump grinding could 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. Also, numerous professional stump grinding companies have specialist narrow machines that could be used if there is restricted access to your garden such as via a side alley.