If you’ve got tree stumps in your garden or green space, you may be putting off getting rid of them (or even wondering if you even need to remove them). It might not seem like a high-priority gardening job, but there are plenty of reasons why you should add this to your list of essential tasks. In this guide, we reveal the hidden costs of not removing tree stumps in a timely manner, and why it’s worth speaking to a tree and stump removal specialist.
Five reasons you need to remove tree stumps?
From preventing pest infestations to promoting safety, discover the top five reasons complete tree stump removal could be worthwhile. These are issues that tree surgeons have witnessed firsthand with customers who didn’t deal with their tree stump in good time. Getting the stump removed sooner rather than later is best for the customer and the tree surgeon, as new shoots won’t have had time to sprout and the wood will typically be a little softer, making it easier to remove.
1. Prevent pest infestations
If you don’t remove a tree stump, you leave it vulnerable to a pest infestation—which is something most of us want to avoid! In particular, tree stumps can attract ants, spruce bark beetles, wasps and other woodboring insects. If the stump is located near your home or business, unwanted bugs could enter your facility and cause a nuisance. By dealing with the stump now, you avoid the future problem of dealing with both a pest infestation and a tree stump.
2. Remove safety hazards
As they’re close to the ground, tree stumps can cause trip and fall hazards. So, if keeping your premises safe for the public, customers, employees or even children is in your remit, getting rid of tree stumps should be added to your essential task list.
3. Maintain your property value
Tree stumps aren’t always sightly, so if you want to improve the aesthetics of your property for upcoming viewings or valuations, getting them removed could work in your favour.
4. Protect against disease
Untreated tree stumps can be vulnerable to certain types of fungi that cause diseases, such as butt rot or root rot. Root rot attacks tree roots growing in damp conditions. With a tree stump, this will eventually kill the tree, preventing any new growth and leaving an unattractive, unhealthy remains of a tree on your property.
5. Prevent the spread of tree roots
If a tree is near your home or property, you may worry about the roots interfering with your drainage and pipe systems. Removing the tree stump and roots simultaneously can help prevent this issue.
Want support with removing tree stumps?
If you’re looking for a complete tree and stump removal service, the team at N J Pacey is here to help. Our fully qualified and insured arborists will remove the stump quickly and leave your garden or green space looking neat and tidy.