Removing a tree stump is a chore
When a tree is felled, only a stump remains. A whole root system is of course attached to that stump.
In tree care, a stump left behind is also called a stump.
Depending on the type of tree and the size of the tree, such a stump grinding with a root system can still have a huge size. The stump and root system that holds the earth are extremely heavy. In addition, large trees with a taproot can be several meters deep in the ground. It really doesn't take you away just like that.
It is therefore not surprising that many people leave a tree stump standing after the tree has been felled.
Remove tree stump naturally
If the stump left behind does not immediately stand in your way and you have patience, nature will often lend you a hand. Especially if you had to cut down your tree because it was affected by a fungus.You have probably seen a tree stump in the fall that was completely full of mushrooms or fungi. For many mushroom species, deadwood and tree stumps are a real feast. They can hardly do without. It will definitely take years, but such stumps disappear from view on their own.
By leaving a tree stump you enrich nature. However, it should be noted that not all tree species are simply eaten. An oak, beech, or birch will definitely be eaten.
To somewhat speed up the rotting process, you can make holes in the stump left behind with a drill. This gives molds and fungi a better chance to attach themselves to the stump.
It is of course not always possible, or desirable, to wait so long for the stump to disappear. Fortunately, arborists are quite capable of removing a stump.
Living on after cutting
Some stumps will just start growing again after the tree is cut. A completely new tree will not soon grow, but alder, a linden, or willow will almost certainly sprout again.You might like that. In that case, leave the tree stump alone.
But if you are not waiting for a stump full of new shoots, then there is no other option than to have the stump removed from your garden.
What is the fastest way to remove a tree stump?
Removing a stump with a stump grinder fastest and most effective way to remove a stump is to use a stump grinder or stump grinder.
With this device, the stump is removed in no time by milling it away. Almost every tree care specialist can remove a stump for you with the stump grinder. The stump grinder saws the stump out of the ground with a sturdy and coarse circular saw.
The roots of the tree can be removed up to fifty centimeters deep with a stump grinder.
Tree stump removal costs
The cost of removing a stump is highly dependent on the size of the stump. The price for removing a stump with a stump grinder is somewhere between a few tens and one hundred and fifty euros per tree stump.The accessibility of the stump can also be a factor in the price. Removing a tree stump in, for example, the city center of Amsterdam simply entails more costs than somewhere outside in the countryside.
This does not include the costs of cutting down and disposing of the tree.
If you have several trees felled at the same time and also want to have all stumps removed, the price per tree will be considerably lower. In such a case, it is always wise to request a clear quote in advance so that you know where you stand.
Alternative ways to remove the stump
There are many stories about the use of chemicals or salt to remove a stump. Burning a stump is also sometimes recommended as a good alternative.
All these methods are particularly harmful to the environment. In addition, they rarely work. After your attempt to remove the stump, you are living on contaminated soil. You can also be charged with committing an environmental offense.
And then we haven't even mentioned the danger you run when you set your stump on fire.
Therefore choose a real tree care specialist to remove your stump. He knows what to do with it.
Tree stump garden interior
A stump does not always have to be removed or in the way. If you think about it for a while, before you cut the tree, you will have an idea of how the stump left behind can serve as a garden interior.
Especially if you don't cut the stump too short, there are still a lot of fun things to do with it.
You could of course use the tree stump as a garden table. Put a few chairs around it and you have a beautiful seat. Who knows, maybe the tree stump is big enough to cut a bench into it.
If you are a bit handy with a saw and chisel, you could even turn the trunk left behind into a very nice work of art. There are wood artists who specialize in creating such works of art.
If you have a fireplace and want to make the logs small yourself, you could make a chopping block from the stump. There is no sturdier chopping block. In that case, make sure that the stump is not cut too close to the ground. A good working height makes chopping safer and puts less strain on your back.
