Tree stump removal is just as important to your garden as weeding and fertiliser. Here at MTS, we love trees; the gloriously green canopy of leaves, the cooling shade they provide in summer, and the lush look they give your yard. But if a heavy storm or disease has felled one of your trees, it’s not enough to clear away the fallen trunk and branches. Leaving behind a stump is exceptionally detrimental to the health of your garden. Let’s explore why you should hire a stump removal service, the different ways you can remove a stump, and the associated costs.

Why Is It Important to Remove Tree Stumps?

It is important to remove tree stumps for a multitude of reasons — from safety to pest control. Picture this: it’s a beautiful day, and you’re hosting loved ones for a barbie. In the middle of a game of backyard cricket, one of your guests trips and falls over a tree stump they didn’t see in the grass. It’s not a good look, and it’s definitely not a risk you want to take. Beyond the expected tripping hazard, there are plenty more reasons to remove a tree stump:

• Prevents Regrowth: Old stumps can still sprout new growth, leading to more trees to deal with or unsightly shoots.
• Pest Control: Stumps will attract insects, like ants, beetles, or even the dreaded termite — which may then spread to other areas of your property.
• Improves Aesthetics: Let’s state the obvious: a tree stump can be a real eyesore, disrupting the visual appeal of your garden or lawn.
• Eases Landscaping: If you’ve ever seen great tufts of long grass around a stump, you’ll know they can obstruct mowing, gardening, or landscaping activities.
• Frees Up Space: Removing the stump creates more usable space in your yard for other plants, new decks and pergolas, or fun outdoor activities.
• Prevents Disease: Stumps can harbour diseases or fungi that may spread to your nearby plants or trees.
• Reduces Root Damage: Some stumps may have extensive root systems that can interfere with underground utilities, foundations, or other plants.
• Increases Property Value: A well-maintained yard without unsightly stumps can improve the overall value of your property.

How Much Does Stump Removal Cost?

How much stump removal costs will depend on the size of the stump, where the stump is located, and what method of stump removal you choose. A small stump can be jimmied out with a mattock and plenty of elbow grease. Any medium-sized stumps or above will require help from a professional.

Tree removal from the roots will usually require a crane, excavator, or both, which is a more expensive option. This may also not be possible if the tree stump is in an inaccessible spot, like your backyard. With this in mind, MTS recommends a cost-effective but efficient alternative: tree stump grinding.

The Benefits of Professional Stump Grinding

Stump grinding removes a tree stump by using a specialised rotating cutting disk with sharp teeth to grind the stump down into small wood chips or sawdust. A stump grinder is a professional machine best used by the experts. Here’s how it works:

Grinding Process

The stump grinder is positioned over the stump, and the rotating blade grinds the wood down, starting at the top and working its way through the stump. Depending on your desired result, we can use the machine to grind the stump to just below ground level or even deeper.

Wood Chip Removal

The grinding machine will naturally produce a pile of wood chips as we grind the stump away. We recommend keeping these wood chips to use as mulch in your garden. Alternatively, you can simply leave the wood chips alone to decompose. We can arrange for the wood chips to be removed if you’d prefer.

No Root Removal

The stump grinding process focuses on removing the visible stump. It does not remove the entire root system, which remains underground but usually decays naturally over time.

Land Restoration

After grinding, the area can be filled with soil and re-landscaped, giving you ample space to plant grass, flowers, or even another tree.

Stump grinding is a cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to remove stumps without disturbing the surrounding landscape too much — or hiring a crane!

Contact MTS & Say Goodbye to That Stump

‘How should I have my stump removed?’ ‘Is stump grinding necessary?’ ‘How much is it going to cost?’ Let the arborists at MTS answer all your questions and clear your backyard of those pesky stumps.

With years of experience in professional stump grinding, we pride ourselves on efficient service. Get in touch, and we’ll assess your project to find the best tree stump removal solution. Contact MTS today to book an on-site quote!