The New Year’s Resolution for Your Garden: Stop Procrastinating on That Stump
The New Year is a time for a fresh start, a clean slate, and finally tackling those annoying, lingering jobs you put off all last year. If that ugly, grey, tripping-hazard of a tree stump is still taking over a corner of your backyard, your new year’s resolution to remove it is an easy one to complete!
We’ll help you get rid of it!
We hear all the excuses when it comes to stumps. Homeowners often tell us: “It will rot eventually,” or “I’ll turn it into a tiny toadstool table for my kiddos.”
The truth is, that dead stump is not a charming, rustic garden feature, it’s a nuisance and even a potential hidden threat.
First and foremost, stumps are a giant, Vacancy sign for pests. They’re a welcome mat for termites, wood-boring insects, and a fun variety of destructive fungi that can easily spread from the dead wood to other healthy trees, fences, and, most importantly, the foundations of your home. Leaving it there is essentially leaving an “Open for Business” sign for pests that you absolutely do not want marching toward your back door or the wooden framing of your house or deck. Termites love stumps because they provide a safe, moist, and consistent food source while they plan their next move, to take over your home!
Beyond the creepy crawlies, think about the hazards and the sheer inconvenience. How many times have you or the kids tripped over it while mowing the lawn or playing tag? You have to manoeuvre the little ones around it, your dog runs into it, and it constantly breaks the straight lines of your garden beds. It’s an eyesore that takes up valuable space, preventing you from using that spot for anything productive or attractive.
This is where our professional stump grinding service comes in. It is quick, efficient, and surprisingly affordable when you consider the long-term benefits and the actual work that needs to happen. We use specialised machinery to grind the stump down well below ground level, reducing the wood to chips that are then left in the hole to decompose or spread as mulch. This means, you don’t need to worry about an unsightly hole in your garden, and you get free mulch out of the deal!
The result is a clean, level surface where you can finally plant that new shrub, lay fresh turf, install a garden shed, or even set up the kids’ trampoline without worrying about a bulky piece of wood getting in the way.
Start your new year with a yard that is safe, clean, and ready for whatever gardening goals you’ve set for yourself. Don’t let a bit of wood dictate the look and safety of your space for another year. Ditch the stump and embrace that extra space, with no effort for you.
Need help or have any questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ecological Tree Services or call on 07 3520 8661.
-Alex the Arborist
