If you live or manage any property with trees, you have most likely had one or two of them removed. Whether they were sick of seeing it as a potential danger, getting rid of a tree is not an easy task. You're still left with the stump even after it gets cut down and removed.
Stumps can be an absolute pain to remove, especially if you don't want to spend much money. You can either do the job yourself or hire a tree stump removal specialist to do it for you. Compared to the initial tree removal, removing stumps is ultimately a different process. Because of the extra money and work that homeowner need to put in, many of them leave the tree stump as it is.
● They can become home to microorganisms and pests.
The tree stump will begin to decompose after being left in someplace for a long time. While this is not bad, it's not ideal if you want a favorable living condition. The decomposing tree stump will take years to break down completely. Furthermore, the decomposers include bacteria, pests, and other disgusting organisms, and a pest farm is something you won't want to have in your backyard. Tree stumps are also the favorite snack of ants, insects, and termites. If you don't want these infestations at your home, you must consider tree stump removal.
● Stumps Don't add to the aesthetics of your yard.
A tree stump sitting in your yard isn't attractive. One could make your yard look messy and become an eyesore in some cases. However, if you do not intend to remove it, you can give it a remedy so that it fits into the look of your property. For instance, you can turn that stump into something useful like a planter or bench.
● Stumps Could be Dangerous for Children.
If you have children in your household, think about what could happen when they play with some friends in your yard. If these children aren't careful enough, they could trip off into the stump. By removing that stump, your entire yard is now a safe playground.
● They can damage your home's infrastructure.
Just because the tree is already cut, remember that it doesn't mean that it is entirely dead. Tree stumps will continue to grow as it sips nutrition from their roots. Since decomposition would take a long time, it will keep growing until it can damage sidewalks, pipes, and others, around your home. When that happens, the cost of repairs would be more than removing the stump in the first place.
Removing tree stumps seems like a heavy task. However, removing them right away will benefit you in the long run as you wouldn't have to escalate damage to your property after. If you have an old tree stump on your property that you've wanted to get rid of, Arborcraft tree services got you covered. We also offer tree pruning, tree removals, and more. Call us today, and we'll be at your service in no time!