You can end up with a tree stump in your yard for many reasons. Cutting down dying and diseased trees is a great way to prevent accidents that can harm people or pets and damage your property. But after cutting down a tree, you are left with a stump. While these are eyesores, you may think leaving the stump in the ground isn’t a big deal. After all, removing the stump can be quite expensive.

But there are multiple reasons why removing a tree stump is a good idea and worth the expense.

• They can be a hazard: While tree stumps don’t pose the same risk as diseased trees, they can be dangerous, especially if young children play in the yard. They are easy to trip over at night or in low visibility conditions. Further, depending on where they are located, you may be at risk of driving over them or hitting them with lawn equipment or vehicles. It’s much safer to have it removed to prevent accidents and reduce your liability.
• They can cause you more work: Some tree stumps can lead to unsightly new tree growth, making it much harder to keep your yard neat and tidy. New shoots are likely to be invasive and difficult to eradicate entirely. Sometimes, you may have no other option but to use strong chemicals to kill them. Additionally, the new sprouts can leech nutrients from the soil, making them less available to your desirable plants and grass. The stump can cause you a ton of extra effort and expense to keep the area around it clear than it would take to remove the stump in the first place.
• They can attract pests: Old and decaying stumps can attract a ton of different insects to live in them. Because this environment is so desirable to many pests, you will likely see a marked increase in your yard – and maybe even in your home. One especially damaging threat is termites. They can reside in an old stump and reach your healthy trees and any wooden structures on your property. Unfortunately, dealing with a termite infestation can be incredibly costly and difficult. Removing the stump reduces the risk of attracting undesirable insects.
• They reduce the accessible space in your yard: Stumps are often surrounded by clear areas, especially if the tree was large. Unfortunately, the clear area of your yard is often the space you most want to use for recreation and relaxation. Having a stump in the middle of any clearing can prevent you from making the most of this space and getting maximum enjoyment from your yard.
• They are ugly: There’s no other way to say it – tree stumps are ugly, and they can ruin the entire aesthetic of your yard, reducing your property’s appeal.

The bottom line is that there are no benefits to keeping a stump in the ground after a tree has been felled. Stump removal is your best option; in some cases, it can save you money in the long run. To learn more about the benefits of stump removal, contact Tree Barber today!

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