It may be so that you have a bothersome tree in your garden which you want to remove. Well, impossible as it may seem apparently, with the help of a stump grinder it can be done easily and painlessly. A stump grinder is an equipment that easily cuts down a stump during tree removal and at the same time mulches it down to smaller pieces.
The reason for tree removal can be quite a few and the most obvious of all reasons seems to be the aesthetics of your yard and garden. An ugly stump lying obtrusively can not only be an eyesore to your garden but can also cause serious injuries especially when playing kids trip in it and fall. Moreover, these old stumps can rot lying there over time and be the place for mold and fungi growth which can kill other plants contaminating the area.
Rent a Stump Grinder
With a little care and proper precautionary measures, you can easily follow the stump removal process. The best way is to get a stump grinder to do the job. You do not have to purchase this equipment as you can easily get it on rent and grind the stump away easily, effectively, and efficiently. These are heavy-duty machines often weighing more than 1,000 pounds that are very costly. You can rent one easily for a hundred or two hundred dollars for a day for your stump grinding needs. This will make your move cost-effective especially when you have quite a few stumps to remove or grind.
Use of Other Tools
Apart from the grinder, you will also require a shovel, a chainsaw, a mattock, and a rake for effective tree removal. The purpose of these tools is as follows:
A shovel or a mattock can be used to clear the rocks that surround the stump
With the chainsaw, you can cut away as much of the stump as possible to the level of the ground reducing your grinding needs
The Grinding Process
The process to follow during the grinding will be simple if you follow the guidelines. Use the hydraulic lever to raise the wheels of the grinder a couple of inches above the stump. When you turn it on again lower it about 3 inches into the stump and at the same time move it side to side with the help of the lever. Move it forward when you have already finished grinding down about 4 inches. You will have to keep on repeating the process until the entire stump is 4 inches below the ground at least.
Care and Caution
You must keep in mind that the stump grinder is a heavy and dangerous piece of equipment. You should maintain extreme caution while using it for the tree removal process and always wear proper protective gear that should essentially include protective goggles or glasses. This will prevent any wood chips from entering your eyes and damaging your vision.
Remove A Tree Stump Painlessly
You can buy a can of tree stump removal or you can hire a tree removal service which is available at almost every garden or home center. These stump killers are made from powdered potassium nitrate. This chemical expedites the rotting process of the stump. You will simply have to pour the granules into the holes that you have drilled and fill these with water. It will take around 4 to 6 weeks for the stump to become spongy but ensure that the pets and kids are kept away from it. Using an axe, you can easily break out the rotten wood after that effortlessly and easily.
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