Taking good care of your home includes taking good care of your property and trees. When trees are removed for cosmetic or safety reasons, there is still the issue of the stump that's left over. It's often necessary to have stump grinding services come out to fully remove unsightly stumps from your yard. Let's look at a few consequences you might face if you don't have stump grinding taken care of in a timely manner.

1. Pests

Our experts agree that rotting wood is an open invitation for pests. Once pests have made their way onto your property, it can be difficult to get them removed later on. This is more expensive as well. Some pests can also spread disease and cause risks to the pets or people on your property. To avoid this problem, you should have stump grinding services take care of unsightly stumps quickly.

2. Disease

The plants and trees on your property can experience diseases that cause them to rot. Many of these diseases can be spread from plant to plant. A rotting tree stump could contain diseases that would then spread to other places in your yard. If this happens, you would then need to spend more money on tree or landscaping services to deal with the problem.

3. Curb Appeal

Your yard is a huge part of your curb appeal. If you allow stumps to remain after tree removal, it can drastically take away from the beauty of your landscaping. It can also take up space that could be used for other things or other landscape elements in your yard. According to This Old House, tree stumps are ground from between 6" to 8" below the surface. If you're planning on selling your home, you need to have stumps removed as soon as you can.

4. Prevention

If you allow the stump to remain in your yard, you run the risk of the tree growing back quickly. The stump contains the roots of the tree so if the stump is still intact, it can definitely still allow for growth. All the roots need are the right conditions. Stump grinding services will remove the stump so that the chances of regrowth are cut way down. If the tree starts to grow back, you're facing more expense to have it removed again in the future.

These are just a few reasons to consider stump grinding services if you've had a tree removed in your yard. If you're looking for reliable stump grinding services, please contact Marble Tree Service. We are here for your tree service needs.