Tree stumps may look harmless, but over time they can become eyesores, trip hazards, and even pest magnets. Knowing when to call a stump grinding service can save you effort, improve your garden’s health, and create space for new landscaping.
🚩 Reasons to Call a Stump Grinding Service
- The stump is in the way
If the stump is taking up valuable space where you’d like to plant or build, it’s time to remove it. - Safety hazard
Exposed stumps are tripping risks, especially in high-traffic areas or where children play. - It’s regrowing
Some stumps can sprout new shoots or roots that affect nearby plants or pipes. - You’re attracting pests
Rotting stumps can harbour insects, fungi, or rodents, especially termites. - You’re landscaping or replanting
Removing the stump allows for easier soil prep, turfing, or replanting in that area.
⏱️ When is the Best Time?
Stumps can be removed any time of year, but dry conditions usually make the process cleaner and faster. If you’re planning a garden makeover or installing new turf, it’s best to grind the stump first.
💡 Tip:
Ask your landscaper whether surface grinding is enough or if full removal is needed. Some shallow stumps can be ground below the surface and covered with soil, while others might require more extensive removal if you’re installing hardscaping (like patios or pathways).
Summary
If your garden has a stump that’s in the way, regrowing, or attracting pests, it’s best to have it removed before starting new landscaping work. A professional stump grinder will safely and efficiently clear the area for your next garden project.