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Newkirk Gutter Co. LLC

1000 East 5th St
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Newkirk Gutter Co. LLC

1000 East 5th St
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12 years of experience

We are a husband wife team. Our products are all made in the United States. Our workmanship and materials are guaranteed for life against defects. However, this does not cover storm damage. We offer a 20% discount to all military veterans and service members with military I.D.

We are a husband wife team. Our products are all made in the United States. Our workmanship and materials are guaranteed for life against defects. However, this does not cover storm damage. We offer a 20% discount to all military veterans and service members with military I.D.

Puckett Property Maintenance, LLC

PO Box 202
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Puckett Property Maintenance, LLC

PO Box 202
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14 years of experience

Puckett Property Maintenance, LLC is a general home and property maintenance and property preservation service. Company began in Colorado and has been in business since August of 2011. Free in home estimates for all our services. We accept cash, check and debit/credit cards for your convenience.

Puckett Property Maintenance, LLC is a general home and property maintenance and property preservation service. Company began in Colorado and has been in business since August of 2011. Free in home estimates for all our services. We accept cash, check and debit/credit cards for your convenience.

Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Stump grindings are usually safe to use in soil, but in some cases, it’s not recommended. Wood chips in particular can bind nitrogen in the soil, which will make it difficult for grass to grow. That’s why it’s important to remove most wood chips and use healthy garden soil if you want to cover the stump spot with grass. Large wood chips may attract beetles and could encourage the growth of fungi when they decay, so you may want to remove them when using the grindings.

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

Palm tree stumps can take as long as seven to ten years to rot naturally. Whereas some tree stumps rot within a year, palm trees tend to last longer due to their deep root networks. Chemical rotting (described above) can help speed the process up so your palm tree stumps rot in under two months.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

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