Stump Grinding in Swansea

Stump grinding is the process where the stump of a tree that has been felled is taken out. Typically during tree felling several inches of the trunk and the root structure are left in the earth, making the close-by space impractical to use as well as possibly providing a habitat for bugs or harbouring tree diseases like honey fungus. If your garden has stumps in the soil, removing them can open up the space, presenting you with extra space that could be used to expand your lawn or produce fresh spaces to fit patio or decking. Specialist stump grinding firms can clear away stumps of any size. The method commonly calls for slicing the stump as close to the ground as possible working with a chainsaw, and then utilising specialised stump grinding equipment to grind away at the stump. Stumps are ground down to around 10-12 inches under the soil surface to allow replanting, however in some scenarios landscaping projects may 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 compost for other areas of your garden, or the stump grinding company could remove it and dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner. Additionally, lots of skilled stump grinding companies have specialist slim machines that could be used if there is limited access to your garden such as via a side passageway.