Beyond the ocean and its iconic harbour, much of Sydney’s beauty stems from its leafiness. This blend of urban and bushland, whilst pleasing to the eye, can create real challenges when it comes to tree maintenance. Access and obstructions, which are often challenging in Sydney, can have a significant impact upon the difficulty and duration of a tree's removal and the subsequent stump grinding Sydney. Whilst duration can vary depending on the size and species of the tree, as a general rule, the more open the space around the tree, the simpler and cheaper the tree’s removal will be. When access becomes limited, trees are required to be cut into smaller pieces to allow for easier transportation. As well as being time consuming, this can add to the amount of transport required to remove the green waste. Whilst stump grinding Sydney will add to the final costs of the service, it is an integral step in the full process of removing a tree.
Why you should never leave the stump in the ground
Regardless of access difficulty or cost, it is never recommended to leave a stump in the ground to rot. The main reasons for this include:
Pest prevention: As the tree stump rots it becomes irresistible to all sorts of pests, including termites and borers. These pests never just stick to their one stump and will begin to pose a threat to other plants on your property and possibly even your home.
Aesthetics: As well as rot and pests, stumps can potentially resprout. This is not only unsightly, the stump is also stealing nutrients from other surrounding plants.
Underutilised space: The area the stump is taking up is not only stealing nutrients, it’s also wasting space that could otherwise be utilised by other plants or possible landscape options. There are plenty of landscaping possibilities that exceed a tree stump.
Safety: Depending on the location of the tree stump, it may pose risks as a trip hazard or obstacle that could damage a mower or other machinery. Even if it’s not in a high traffic zone, the reasons mentioned above are enough of an incentive to get rid of it for good.
Why access shouldn’t be a barrier to stump removal
Whatever the size of your stump, there is a tool up to the job. Stump grinders rely on a circular head that rotates at extremely high speeds. The tungsten or carbide teeth of the saw are able to rip through the stump and take it well below ground level. In the process, the stump is reduced to a combination of wood chips, saw dust and soil. The good news is that this combo makes for a fantastic mulch, which can be utilised throughout the rest of your garden.
If you are dealing with a large tree stump, a ride-on stump grinder, which is operated from a seated position, will be the most powerful and efficient.
Walk-behind stump grinders will typically be sufficient for medium sized tree stumps and are better suited when access becomes more challenging.
When access is really challenging, hand-held stump grinders become the tool of choice. Whilst these machines have less capability then the larger units, when handled by a professional arborist, they are highly capable of completing the job. Articulated units can even be drawn upon to tackle navigating around tight corners, stairs and steep embankments.
Despite the challenges that Sydney’s urban leafiness presents, Arbor Co is equipped to tackle any stump grinding Sydney can dish up. With so many options available, there is never a good reason to leave a tree stump in the ground. Call the professionals to ensure that your tree maintenance is not left half done.
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