Why It’s important to Remove Rotten Tree Stumps

Tree stumps can cause a massive inconvenience in your garden, getting in the way of landscaping plans or simply being an eyesore in your garden. If you leave tree stumps to die without removing them, they’ll likely go rotten, which not only looks bad but can also cause problems for your garden.

If you have a rotten tree stump in your garden, here are the reasons why it’s important to contact a professional for tree and stump removal or stump grinding services.

They create a physical obstacle

Wherever your tree stump is located, it makes it much harder to navigate your garden when there are tree stumps dotted around. If you have kids playing in your garden or the tree stump is located in your front garden which experiences a lot of footfall, you’ll want to be careful there aren’t any trip hazards. Furthermore, if your workplace has any old tree stumps, you could be liable if someone injures themselves.

They can damage garden machinery

Expensive garden machinery can be damaged by tree stumps, causing you to fork out more money to replace equipment. If your lawnmower hits a tree stump it can cause a bent crankshaft which means you’ll have to replace it.

They make garden maintenance much harder

Not only do tree stumps make it much harder to navigate your garden, but when you want to do some gardening, you’ll find it more difficult to do so. You should remove any tree stumps that make certain areas harder to navigate as you’ll be spending far too much time working around the stump than actually getting any work done.

They can shoot new growth & rob soil nutrients

New shoots can cause an issue for soil health as well as impacting garden aesthetics when they keep coming back. This means that your freshly planted flowers can be losing out on nutrients that are being leached by the new shoots.

They can lead to property damage and loss in value

When you come to sell your home, surveyors will look at your garden and any environmental damage to pipework, walls and foundations that is caused by root systems will be noted. This can affect the price you are able to sell your home for as any remaining stumps should be removed before any structural damage is caused. Stump damage to foundations is a costly thing to repair, so it’s important to prevent it where possible.

If you need tree and stump removal services in West Lothian and Central Scotland, get in touch with Ace Tree Surgeons. We offer a stump grinding service and removal to ensure hazard-free gardens and public spaces. Call us today on 01506 847 049.