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>

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Last update on April 30, 2024

Reviewed in April 2024
Mike did a great job Removing a large pile of brush and took down a few tall trees. He was very responsive and great to work with. I would highly recommend him.
MG's Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
My sidewalk chipped at the end corners a few days after the work was completed, I contacted Kurilla contracting and I received a response the next day saying they will take care of this problem
Kurilla Contracting Company
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Reviewed in June 2022
Cleaned up all the mess from branches, trees, chipping and trimming.
Wicked Willow Professional Tree Care, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Roger did a great job coating my garage floor. He is professional and knowledgeable, answered all questions and gave good advice about chip colors, caring for the floor, etc. The floor looks terrific, and will be easy to keep clean through the winter.
Powerclean Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Do not work with this business. Garage floor coated three years ago on a new three car garage. Since then, peeling, chipping, and other issues have arisen. Called to get these fixed per warranty (and some apparently not under warranty, which I was prepared to pay for) but after many months and...
Garage Floor Coating of Minnesota
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Reviewed in June 2018
Mike and his crew took down 4 trees and did major trimming on another. They came back as promised and removed the 4 stumps. They hauled away the wood chips, filled in the holes with black dirt and spread grass seed. Definitely will hire Mike again when needed.
West Suburban Tree Care
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Reviewed in May 2018
I was very impressed by the promptness of the service and the quality of the work. Even though quite a bit of brush was removed from my yard, there was no debris left behind. The work was completed within three days of my initial contact with the business.
MasterCut Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2017
Thomas McArthur, the owner, has made no attempt to rectify any of the damage his crew did to several areas of our house and to many of our landscaping and potted plants or make any move to address their extremely poor cleaning job. <br /> <br /> We hired the company to provide the premium...
A Step Up Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2015
Awful, I am still mad about the sloppy, unfinished, unprofessional job: <br /> Did not use drop cloths, got paint all over our patio, deck, sidewalks. <br /> Did not mask off areas and got paint on window screens, brick trim, painted windows shut. Could not get all the paint off the brick...
College Works Painting - Minnesota
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Yes, most services include removing grass clippings and yard waste. Confirm with your provider.

A pre-emergent herbicide is the most effective way to avoid stickers growing in your yard. However, if some manage to make it through, a post-emergent herbicide is the most effective way to kill them. However, environmental concerns exist when using chemicals on a lawn. Try vinegar or baking soda applications to kill sticker plants for a more natural yet still effective method.

Most junk removal services don’t take hazardous materials, including paint, gasoline, bleach, and other chemicals. When gathering quotes, ask the company about its specific restrictions.

This depends on how many leaves there are. Mowing over dry and crisp leaves with a bagging attachment saves most homeowners a lot of time. If you have a smaller lawn and few leaves to mulch, you can put the leaves into a stand-alone mulcher resembling a wood chipper and collect the mulch from a hopper. This prevents having to do multiple passes with a mower.

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.

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