A tree stump that exists on your property may not be a true eyesore or even noticeable much of the time on your landscape. In fact, you may not have even considered having the exposed chunk of wood dealt with at all in the past, simply working your landscape around the stumps that have been in your yard since you have owned your home. You can have offending stumps ground out, leaving behind only a dip in the grass to indicate a large tree was ever present, using a stump grinder to chip away at the exposed wood. Here are three signs you should remove a stump off your property.

Rotted wood

A rotted tree stump can pose a problem in your yard because it can be more susceptible to insect growth or can cause damage to the other living trees around it. Wasps and bees may choose to make their nests in the rotting wood, or else earwigs and ants could take over the decomposing flesh of the bark. Even mosquitoes can choose rotten stumps to lay their eggs in if there is ample moisture within the bark. Have a rotted tree stump removed before it becomes a home to unwelcome guests.

Climbing hazards

Children can choose to use a tree stump as a playground toy, making it a climbing hazard where they can fall and harm themselves. If you notice your children or those of neighbors climbing all over your existing tree stumps, you may want to consider having them removed. You can place a sand box or other playground toy in place instead, giving your children a safer option for play.

Selling your home

A quick way to upgrade and clean up your landscape if you are considering selling your property is to have tree taken out for a smoother, more appealing yard. Have tree stumps and their accompanying exposed roots dug out by a professional landscaper to give your yard a spacious, clean appeal for new homeowners to build upon. This small investment, which can cost as little as $100 per stump removed, can greatly improve the value of your home's landscape in the eyes of potential buyers. If this is a reason you want to have your stumps removed, you may also want to have your landscaper till and seed the bare areas left behind after the removal is complete for a more aesthetically pleasing yard.

Having old tree stumps removed from your yard is a great way to increase your landscape's appeal. Even if your existing stumps are not bothersome to you, it may be a great investment to have them removed anyway. Talk to a company such as Tree Sculptors to get started.

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