If you have to remove a tree from your property, then you will need to remove the stump as well. Our team at Eagle Rentals offers an extensive selection of equipment for construction and landscaping projects, and we are happy to rent you a stump grinder to take care of this last step. In this article, we will go over a few reasons why it’s important to use a stump grinder to completely destroy tree stumps.
- Prevent Pest Infestations – One reason why you will need a stump grinder is that leaving stumps intact can attract pests to your yard. A wide variety of insects and other wildlife make homes in decaying wood, so it’s not wise to leave a rotting stump on your property. Instead, we strongly recommend using a stump grinder to transform the woody stump into mulch.
- Halt Root Growth – Another reason why you need to use a stump grinder on the remnants of removed trees is that if you don’t, the stump can keep growing. Trees are notoriously hard to kill completely, as new shoots can grow from the stump, and the roots can continue growing below the earth. If you want to make sure the roots do not keep growing so they don’t damage your underground utilities, we advise you to grind the stump.
- Ease Lawn Maintenance – A third reason why you should use a stump grinder to remove stumps is that doing so will make it easier to maintain the rest of your yard. You will no longer have to be careful when using a lawn mower in that area, lest you trip over exposed roots or hit the stump—the roots and stump will no longer be there to impede your path.