Stump grubbing is an operation to remove stumps from the ground. It is strongly recommended that you have the right tools to do it efficiently, with respect for the environment and without causing damage to the property.
What's the point of doing a grubbing?
Perhaps you think that wringing out your hands is a useless thing. You can even use a stump to grow beautiful flowers. Besides, doesn't a stump give you a much sought-after country character? You may think so, but it's important to take into account the major inconveniences that a stump left in place can cause.
Carpenter ants and other undesirables
A rotting stump is also a favourite site for carpenter ants, who will be happy to make it their home. Don't think, "Well, my strain is too far from home to be a problem! "Even then, a carpenter's nest is a problem. Even then, a carpenter's nest is a problem because these rascals can build so-called "satellite" nests around their predator, up to several dozen metres away from the predator.
No matter if ants or other insects live in your strain, these six-legged invertebrates will attract raccoons, skunks and other animals that will be baited by them at the same time. Wham: Two tiles instead of one!
Tree regrowth
As the roots branch out into the soil and become invisible, we often forget their presence. But think about it: they are used to feed a tree. So it's even a real network hiding under our feet. It is still there after we cut down a tree.
What does that mean? With the roots still there, shoots will proliferate on the abandoned stump. Didn't you see this when you went for a walk in the woods, which were full of shoots? If you leave your stump in the ground, you risk the same thing happening to you and having to prune them again and again.
To save you this unnecessary work every year, call us at Emondage Sainte-Julie Pro so that we can give you a free estimate of the costs and carry out this essential stump removal for you.
Space saving and safety aspects
It goes without saying that by removing a stump, you free up extra space on your land. In urban areas, as land is limited, each square of space becomes valuable. Not to mention the risk of getting hurt, should someone stumble against the unwanted leftover stump.
Enhance the value of your property
No one can argue with the idea that a carefully maintained property has an increased perceived value compared to a comparable but poorly maintained property. The corollary of this principle is that if you want to sell, you might as well not leave a suspect on sight. You obviously don't want to concede a lower price or stall a transaction for so little! Moreover, if you are removing a stump, it will be possible to plant a tree in exactly the same spot.
Mushroom
Here is another common argument: Mother Nature will putrefy the strain by herself to the point where it will no longer appear. But have you thought about the mushrooms that will then grow during this long period?
Use of chemicals
Another way to get rid of a strain is to use chemicals. However, this has a significant impact. First of all, the soil can become polluted. The water table, that shallow water, could be contaminated, as could the soil. Trees near your stump could also be affected. Have you also thought that you might be violating municipal by-laws that are designed to prevent environmentally harmful actions? As if that wasn't enough, chemicals can also poison children who touch anything or pets.
Using a tractor or excavator
Mechanical techniques are the very last means to be reviewed. This involves removing the stump and its roots with an excavator or tractor. This is a very efficient process, of course. But what is often overlooked is the damage it can cause to the soil. These big machines don't work the way you want them to. It's hard to get around, you can't even get to any place you want, and they break the lawn as they go by. This means: unexpected repairs, additional costs... and even the purchase of land to fill the gaping hole left by the removed roots. Tree planting