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Why spring/ summer is the perfect time for stump grinding

As spring begins and gardens come back to life, it’s the perfect time to address those lingering reminders of past tree removals: tree stumps. While tree removal is often a necessary step in landscaping and property maintenance, the presence of unsightly stumps can detract from the beauty and functionality of your outdoor space. That’s where stump grinding comes in, and spring/ summer is the perfect time to tackle this task.

At Simpson Arboriculture, we understand the importance of timely and efficient stump removal. That’s why we are here to highlight the many benefits of addressing this issue during the warmer months.

Stump grinding: easier access to site

One key advantage of opting for stump grinding over the drier months is the improved accessibility to the site. With the ground dried out after winter, our team can navigate your property much easily, minimising any damage to the surrounding area.

With our Rayco RG37T and Rayco Mini-Workforce RG13-II stump grinders, we have the best machines for the job. Our smaller stump grinder is great for harder to reach places and gardens with a narrow access. At just 63.5cm in width, our Rayco RG13-II stump grinder can fit through most garden gates or narrow walkways.

Stump grinding: faster decomposition in warmer weather

Another great reason to schedule your stump grinding during the spring/ summer is the favourable weather conditions for decomposition. Warmer temperatures and increased moisture levels accelerate the natural breakdown of wood. This facilitates the process of returning nutrients to the soil. This allows you to reclaim this valuable space sooner rather than later.

Preparing an area for new landscaping projects

Perhaps the most exciting benefit of spring/ summer stump grinding is the opportunity for new landscaping projects. Whether you’re planning a vegetable patch, lawn or patio area, removing stumps is the first step towards bringing this into fruition.

With our purpose built equipment, we can efficiently eliminate stumps of most shapes and sizes. This leaves behind a clean slate for your landscaping plans. Our Rayco RG37T is perfect for tackling larger stumps with ease, while our newly acquired Rayco Mini-Workforce RG13-II is ideal for navigating narrow access gardens and tight spaces.

Trust Simpson Arboriculture for professional stump grinding services

At Simpson Arboriculture, we’re committed to providing our customers with a high-quality service, tailored to meet their garden needs. Whether you’re dealing with a single stump or a group/ row, our experienced team and specialised equipment ensure efficient and effective stump removal, leaving your garden looking its best.

Don’t let unsightly stumps detract from the beauty and functionality of your garden this summer. Simply fill out the stump grinding form on our website. Then we can send you over a quotation for the work.  Our professional team at Simpson Arboriculture take care of the whole process from start to finish. This leaves you to enjoy more time in your garden.

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Stump Grinding: How to Reclaim your Garden

If you’re a homeowner or property manager, you understand the importance of maintaining a beautiful and functional garden. However, after removing a tree from your landscape, you might be left with an unsightly stump that not only spoils the aesthetics of your garden but can also pose safety hazards. At Simpson Arboriculture, we can help our customers reclaim their gardens and make them safe, beautiful and enjoyable spaces. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of stump grinding and how our expert team can assist you with revitalising your outdoor space.

The Challenge of Tree Stumps

Tree removal is often necessary. This could be due to disease, storm damage, or to make space for new landscaping projects. However, what remains after the tree is felled is a tree stump that can cause numerous issues:

  1. Safety hazards. Tree stumps can be hazardous, especially if they’re hidden by grass or foliage.
  2. Attracting pests. Decaying stumps provide a perfect environment for pests like ants and other insects to thrive. Over time, these pests could spread to other areas of your garden.
  3. Aesthetics. A garden should be a place of beauty and tranquillity. A stump can disrupt this and often hinders future gardening plans.
  4. Hindrance to landscaping. Stumps can impede the development of new landscaping projects, like building a patio, installing a fence, or planting new trees.

The Solution: Stump Grinding

Stump grinding is the most efficient and eco-friendly way to address the issues caused by tree stumps. Unlike some stump removal methods that involve digging out the entire stump, stump grinding involves using specialised machinery to grind the stump to below ground level.

At Simpson Arboriculture, we use our specialist Rayco RG37T stump grinder. It is a very powerful, tracked stump-cutting machine. Being under a metre wide, this machine can fit through most garden gates and its rubber tracks mean minimal damage to the grass/ ground underneath. The machine, used by our trained operators, is effective by cutting away at the tree stump using carbide teeth attached to a spinning wheel.

Other options for stump treatment and removal

Sometimes, stump grinding is not possible or practical. This may be due to access or the scale of the tree stump. Here are several other options that we also offer at Simpson Arboriculture, to help you reclaim your garden and tackle tree stump issues.

Eco plugs- We offer the use eco plugs which are small capsules containing granular glyphosate. Our team drill these capsules into the stump. They are highly effective and help the stump and roots to decompose naturally into the soil. The great news is that they are safe for use in gardens with children and pets running around.

Whenever the use of a stump grinder is not possible or practical, we would recommend the use of eco plugs. These are a great option for when there is limited or narrow access, or the weight of a machine would cause damage to more delicate ground surfaces.

Stump digging- For larger tree stumps, we are also able to offer stump digging using our excavators. The pulled-up stumps can then be mulched and incorporated into the ground.

Get in touch

If you would like to find out more about the different options for stump removal and take the first step to reclaiming your garden, get in touch! You can give us a call in the office or contact us via our website. For stump grinding, just fill out the form on our website and we can get back to you with a quotation.

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