Are there alternatives to stump grinding or direct removal?

• <div><p>The most common alternative is burning the stump first, then dealing with the cinders and ashes. As you can imagine, this option creates fire hazards, especially since roots can burn underground, hidden, for long afterward. That’s why many states and cities have outlawed the use of stump burning entirely. We do not recommend this option as a viable alternative unless you get a permit from the local fire department and practice all safe burning procedures.</p><p>Others prefer a more long-term DIY approach of degrading the stump with home mixtures <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/will-epsom-salt-vinegar-kill-tree-stump.htm">like Epsom salt and vinegar</a> injected directly into it. This may help the stump decay faster, allowing homeowners to dig it out themselves, but it’s still a lengthy process. It usually takes months for a stump to start falling apart with such treatments, and in the meantime, it can be vulnerable to rot, insects, and other problems.</p></div>

Can you mulch too many leaves?

• <div><p>It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2022
Rob was great! He took the time to cut everything into logs we could burn in our stove and neatly stacked brush piles. A lot of attention to detail and very helpful answering questions on what to cut/trim or leave. The yard looks awesome. Weâ ll definitely use him again.
Climbing Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Tim paid attention to detail and did things like caulk around cabinets where spaces existed and when he painted everything tied together nicely. The paint finish was nice and smooth even the rolled and brushed potions that were not sprayed. We opted to have him install new pulls and concealed...
Cabinet Craft
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Reviewed in April 2021
Wetty took this job on himself! 7 truckloads of brush taken away in about 6 hours. It was so good my neighbor asked for Wetty's phone number for a friend that needed brush removal.
Wetty's Plowing & Sanding, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Rodney Toothaker If you are in the market for a most excellent paint job done by a highly qualified and meticulous crew at a reasonable rate and no hidden costs, Rodney Toothaker at Midcoast Painting and Restoration is your person. He is, not only prompt, efficient and detailed, but personable ...
Mainecoast Painting & Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2018
very highly recommended! the owner will come to your place and listen to your wants and needs. then recommend through his experience the best way to do the job. awesome finish paint, had no brush marks anywhere. they should be your 1st and only choice! very professional.
Midcoast Painting
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Reviewed in July 2018
He was very professional- he set up the electric company review to make sure he wouldnt be grinding through any wires so we didnt have to deal with that. When he was done , he carted all the wood chips over to a garden for us where we wanted to use them as mulch. Hooray! Two stumps gone with...
Sylvester Stump Grinding - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in April 2018
For what we paid, and for a professional painter, the work was surprisingly poor. There were drips, streams, and brush marks. The walls were new. There was no cleaning of the walls between coats, resulting a rough finish speckled with tiny bits of debris. The walls were perfectly smooth to begin...
Quality Home Improvement & Handyman Service
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Reviewed in July 2017
I recently hired Dara Heng to clean 4 oriental rugs in my home. He replied to my Home Advisor request within minutes & arrived in my home that same afternoon to give me an estimate. After he explained why he would prefer to dry-clean & hand-brush my rugs rather than using a shampoo machine on...
Jatina
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

The most common alternative is burning the stump first, then dealing with the cinders and ashes. As you can imagine, this option creates fire hazards, especially since roots can burn underground, hidden, for long afterward. That’s why many states and cities have outlawed the use of stump burning entirely. We do not recommend this option as a viable alternative unless you get a permit from the local fire department and practice all safe burning procedures.

Others prefer a more long-term DIY approach of degrading the stump with home mixtures like Epsom salt and vinegar injected directly into it. This may help the stump decay faster, allowing homeowners to dig it out themselves, but it’s still a lengthy process. It usually takes months for a stump to start falling apart with such treatments, and in the meantime, it can be vulnerable to rot, insects, and other problems.

Unless it’s rubber or you need to prune suckers and remove weeds, you shouldn’t need to get rid of the old mulch around your tree. Simply push old mulch a few inches away from the trunk of your tree and then top it off with enough fresh mulch to reach 3 to 4 inches in height.

It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

No. Unfortunately, leaf removal is your responsibility, no matter what tree the leaves come from. It would be pretty hard to regulate leaves since they can be moved by the wind or water. Imagine the detective skills it would take to determine which tree each leaf came from and who was then liable for removing it. Instead, plan to remove any leaves on your property.

Yes, most services include removing grass clippings and yard waste. Confirm with your provider.

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