Is it bad to leave a dead tree stump in the ground?

• <div><p>It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.</p></div>

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Chris and his crew are topnotch. He called so quick. Set up a date. Removed 4 trees ( 2 palms, one 45') removed 6 stumps, removed planter boxes and dirt. They were EXCELLENT! Chris's prices are very fair. Hire this company. Tucson"s finest.
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Anchor Fenceworks built a fence for our neighbor. The workers trespassed on our property without asking permission. They built the fence from our side of the property line. They left piles of dirt and rocks in our yard from the post holes. I had a piece of plywood set up to protect my plants....
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Reviewed in June 2019
For an emergency they will schedule you as soon as they can and they guarantee their work.
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Reviewed in October 2016
They sent two teams, the first team was removal of old roofing materials and prep work. They had someone cleaning up as they went along. The second team came over and replaced the roofing. Both teams were like the "swat team of roofers" fast , effective and fully equipped. They got the job done....
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PRO: CEDAR SIDING - STRIPPING / RE-FINISHING WENT REASONABLY WELL AND 2-3 YEARS LATER STILL LOOKS GOOD. CON: THEIR ARE A FEW PLACES WHERE THE FUNGUS WAS NOT COMPLETED REMOVED. THEY ALSO LEFT A FAIR AMOUNT OF PULP IN THE CHANNELS VIA THE STRIPPING PROCESS. THE PAINT ON GARAGE DOORS...
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Everything went well. I was expecting it to take several days but the old system was removed (and hauled away) and the new one installed including new venting in one day. They also covered the new carpet with a tarp so it was kept nice and clean. I have the house for sale and later that day I...
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We are very pleased with the job done by Cross Town Movers last week. We had 20 pallets of boxes and other items like elliptical machines, tables, and bookcases that had come by barge and truck from Anchorage (over 14,000 pounds). The plastic wrap had to be removed, and about 400 boxes...
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Tree removal costs typically don’t include stump removal, as that technically falls into a different service. The company you hire may offer the service for an additional fee; ask them if they offer it to ensure you get the best tree stump removal costs possible.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

The fastest tree-stump killing method is stump grinding. Professional stump grinders can chip away at the stump and remove its roots within one session, potentially more for extra-large stumps. However, we recommend hiring a local stump grinding professional for this task because the machinery is dangerous to operate without prior experience, increasing the safety risk and likelihood of a more difficult removal.

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump will take between six and 12 months. While this method may seem extended, it significantly speeds up the natural stump decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. If you’d like to DIY remove a tree stump and it’s not causing any immediate harm or danger, using Epsom salt to kill it slowly is a viable removal option.

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