Stump grubbing is a task whose purpose is to remove a stump from the ground. Therefore, it is important to use the tools dedicated to this operation so as not to damage the soil. It is also important to be environmentally conscious when extracting a stump. Our experts do such work very well.
Why do we need to practice stump removal?
Sometimes, some are convinced that a strain brings a certain rustic cachet to their land. All you have to do is grow some flowers and it looks pretty good. They don't really realize why they have to grub it down.
In what follows, you'll discover that a stump may not be as picturesque as it seems, and may even be a source of much torment.
Carpenter ants and other insect pests
A strain quickly begins to rot, although the entire process takes years. From then on, carpenter ants may be interested in it, as they are looking for these kinds of conditions to establish themselves. If they pass through, they are sure to stay. Even if your stump is some distance from your home, you may not necessarily be spared. This is because these bugs build a main nest and surround it with secondary nests, sometimes up to tens of feet away from the main nest. Not to mention that a stump of insects also attracts raccoons and skunks. Unwelcome guests that are not welcome at all in a garden.
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Have you considered that underneath the stump, its roots will remain in place if you don't have it removed? Often we don't think about that because they're invisible. You may have witnessed these stumps in the forest where many suckers grow. The same thing will happen with the one left on your property: greedy people will grow there, no matter what. You will have to have them cut down every year and they will keep on growing and growing. Why bother with an unnecessary task? Contact us instead, Emondage Boucherville, at 450-300-1319. You can receive a free estimate of your needs.
Guaranteed safety and space saving
Has it occurred to you that your strain occupies a space that you will reclaim if you remove it? In an urban setting, every plot of land is important, as land is more limited than in rural areas. So why lose the use of a nook and cranny? Have you also considered that if you or any of your guests or family members fall down because you didn't see the stump, they might get hurt? The risk is real.
Enhance the value of your property
Who doesn't know that a property in good condition has a higher value? But when the time comes to sell your home, won't you want to increase your chances of getting the highest possible price? It would be a shame if the appearance of your home is what makes the negotiation fail. Please note that it is possible to plant a new tree in the same spot where the grubbing took place.
Mushroom
You might as well tell yourself that a stump ends up rotting. It's true, it does. But the process takes years. And what do you reap during that time? You guessed it: Mushrooms will grow on your stump.
Chemicals
Another way to get rid of a strain is through chemicals. The result is so fast that more than one person uses them. But it will also contaminate the soil. Municipal by-laws may prohibit such use. It could contaminate nearby vegetation. When children or domestic or wild animals approach it, they could be poisoned. In addition, the consequences may extend far beyond your property. For example, after it rains, water runs off and can reach the water table, which should be kept as pure as possible.
Using a tractor or excavator
Another option for removing a stump is to use a tractor or an excavator. This is also a very efficient process. So it's very attractive. However, such equipment is also heavy and difficult to use. You could inadvertently damage your land. Finally, imagine how much space the roots under the stump would take up when you remove them in addition to the stump and you will get the enormous size of the hole that will be produced by the operation. You will have to fill that hole with soil. Another expense you will not have foreseen! Tree planting