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After a tree removal, you may think you’re done with the process. You might consider the stump left behind as a harmless feature of your landscape that you can live with, at least for a while. However, decaying stumps and their root systems threaten surrounding plant life, the structure of the soil, and hardscapes. They also pose a trip and fall hazard and can be overall unsafe.
A Hazard and a Liability
Neglecting the removal of a stump and roots can leave a dangerous tripping hazard in your yard. The presence of a tree signals that there may be roots protruding above ground to watch out for. Once a tree is removed, the remaining stump and roots become an unapparent danger. As grass and weeds grow up around the stump, it becomes that much harder to see and easier to trip over.
The roots around the stump will cause the ground to become uneven. As the roots rot and the soil caves in, depressions in the ground form. The uneven ground is a tripping hazard and can cause landscaping issues in the future.
As a property owner, you can be held responsible if someone is injured in a fall related to a tree stump. Insurance claims and legal battles can be costly. For everyone’s safety, take care of the stump as soon as possible.
Disease and Pests: An Expensive Struggle
As a part of a natural decomposition process, a decaying stump attracts disease, mold, fungi, and wood-rotting organisms. These organisms can spread to other trees and plants and endanger their health. If you wait to remove a stump, you may find yourself fighting a battle for the survival of your entire landscape. You don’t want to have to sink more money into trying to save or remove other trees and plants.
Pests are also attracted to decaying stumps and the loose soil from dead roots. Insects, rodents, snakes, and burrowing animals make their homes in the holes and hollows of broken-down wood and shrunken roots. From there, they can spread to other places on your property, such as gardens and crawl spaces. Insects like termites and carpenter ants can spread to other wooden structures. From one tree stump, pests can move to infest fences, decks, other wooden structures, and even the frame of your home. Schedule professional stump grinding long before pests become an issue on your property.
Stump removal is an important part of a well-maintained yard. For professional stump grinding that will save you money in the long run, contact Taproot Tree Service in Waynesburg, OH today.