Stump Removal

When trees or shrubs become damage or die due to damage by insects, disease or natural disasters they become unsightly and need to be removed. Browning Tree Service can assess your stump removal needs and make your yard or landscaping more appealing by removing unnecessary damaged tree remnants. Because we are certified arborists, we know the dangers that come with stump removal and always recommend you let a professional preform the removal. When customers contact us for a stump removal, we utilize our state-of-the-art equipment to safely and effectively remove the stump and all the remaining roots. 

Why should a stump be removed?

There are several reasons to remove that unsightly stump from your yard or landscape. Many people attempt to remove stumps on their own, but this is dangerous and should only be performed by a professional with the proper tools. All stumps have large underground root systems, which can be extremely difficult to remove and for larger stumps it can require professional equipment.

Here are the most common reasons to remove stumps by a professional arborist:

  1. Stumps are unattractive to your landscape. Some people choose to use as a feature in a garden bed, but most don’t see them as positive addition and want them removed.
  2. Termites, ants, and other pests love wood, therefore if you decide not to remove a stump you would be attracting insects into your yard or landscapes. This would make your other plants and trees susceptible to future insect damage.
  3. Some stumps continue to grow and develop shoots, which can also be unsightly for your landscape as well. In addition, the shoots and roots continue to leach vital nutrients from surrounding plants and trees, potentially prevent them from growing to their full potential.
  4. Stumps left in your yard can be hazardous to those who could trip and fall over them. Sometimes it’s difficult to see stumps when there is growth surrounding them, therefore children running in the yard could severely hurt themselves if the stump is not clearly visible.
  5. Stumps can harbor diseases, such as fungus. Not removing them could cause these diseases to spread to surrounding vegetation, causing them to be unhealthy and brittle.

How are stumps removed?

Stump grinding is the preferred way to remove a stump from your yard. This method uses a specially designed machine to slowly grind the stump wood layer by layer, turning it into wood chips. The chips can then easily be removed.