7 reasons to cut down a stump of a dead tree
7 reasons to cut down a stump of a dead tree
Do you think a dead tree stump in the ground after pruning is a reminder that your garden has been cleared? It's not.
Unfortunately, a rotting tree stump left to rot in the ground quickly takes over and can cause serious problems at ground levels that you didn’t expect.
This Tree Trimming San Antonio article discusses the dangers involved in leaving tree stumps exposed to the elements after tree surgery.
1. Tree stumps are both a physical danger for people and an insurance risk.
It takes little to make a tree stump a trip hazard. There are many benefits to leaving the stump in the ground, including grazed knees and serious falls injuries as well as public liability (duty to care) insurance claims.
2. Tree stumps can damage garden machinery
Each year, thousands are lost to bent crankshafts. The problem occurs when a lawnmower blade collides with a tree stump.
3. Tree stumps make garden maintenance hard work
When you have to work around stumps, mowing or weeding your gardens takes longer.
For gardeners:
- As a person with a disability
- Older in Age
- You are new to gardening
- Family raising
- If you are renting a property with green space,
The Royal Horticultural Society recommends removing fiddly parts to save time, effort, and money.
4. Tree stumps can stimulate new growth and remove soil nutrients
New shoots don’t appear just once. They keep coming back. This can impact the garden aesthetics, as well as soil health.
The soil can leach nutrients and ruin your roses, even if you don't know about it.
5. Tree stumps cause damage to property and property values
Nowadays, most house sales and purchases include a garden survey. A surveyor will assess the foundations and pipes for root-related damage.
Because there is so much damage that can be done before stumps eventually run out, stump removal often proves to be the best solution. You should consider the value of your property.
6. Landscape gardening and stumps in space
Tree stumps are a waste of valuable garden space, which could be used as a new use for:
- Picnic tables
- Uncover a new flowerbed
- An extended lawn
It is rare that people have too many gardens so be mindful of how you make use of the space.
7. Tree stumps are a good place to find unwanted Insects & fungi
The decaying, dead wood of tree stumps provides a fertile ground for a wide range of pests and toxic fungi. Honey Fungus (Armillaria), can get a grip and spread its threads through the stumps. They then attack and kill the roots and perennial woody plants near it.
You can reach us at (212) 985 1760 for a quote to remove a stump from your tree.
Tree Trimming San Antonio
1700 Jackson Keller Rd. #704 San Antonio TX 78213
(210) 985 1760