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>

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 January 29, 2022

Reviewed in January 2022
Chip did a great job!! Came, saw repaired, no bunny trails.
Air Repair HVAC, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2021
While we are generally satisfied with the fresh look of the newly painted surfaces, not much care was taken with the fence staining. The fence is old so we expected some uneven stain, but several interior borders were missed and there are boards with stain runs and drips which looks sloppy. In...
Solution Painting Inc
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Reviewed in July 2019
He came out and reviewed the work. But never provided an estimate as requested. Maybe he was just cherry picking the job. But I waited for over a month now. But he never sent an estimate out. So I guess I will have to start chipping the stuff myself with my small chipper or rent the equipment...
Lucketts Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Overall it went well and the work was good. Not great but good. A couple of things got to me though. First, there were 2 instances where they had to cover a mistake and/or redo. The redo was on tile that the chipped while cutting and instead of cutting again, used the chipped tile. They replaced...
Washington Bath & Kitchen
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Reviewed in March 2018
Quality Flooring Services was able to take care of both my tile floors and my granite counter tops. They fixed two chips in the granite counter top almost seamlessly. I know the chips are there but anyone else looking at the counter top would probably not notice them especially after they...
Quality Flooring Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
Pros: The contractor that was in charge of this project was very professional, friendly, informative, and helpful. The crew was always on time. Cons: It took a long time to get this project started. Wrong parts were ordered and they offered to expedite the shipping of the right ones only at my...
Foley Custom Homes
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Reviewed in August 2017
The job went extremely well. We were in a crunch to get it completed before our Household goods were delivered. Joseph was excellent about working with me in my expedited time frame. The crew were neat, diligent, detail oriented, and honest. I was comfortable having them work in my home. The...
Pro Edge Painting LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
There was a small chip on one of the walls, which he fixed prior to painting the combined dining/living room area to include the half wall which opens to the kitchen. I made the mistake of not buying enough paint, so he also strategized where to paint first in case the job could not be completed...
Rent Painters
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Reviewed in September 2015
The two-man crew showed up a few minutes ahead of schedule to get set up for the job, and were actually painting before the "official" start time. They were all set to go with a paint sprayer on the fence, and showed me how that looked after one coat. We agreed that, while the sprayer would do...
Donna's Painting
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Accepted materials include construction debris, office furniture, and general waste. Hazardous items may require special handling.

If you want to take the decomposition process into your hands to speed it up, water and sunlight are key. Of course, you can’t control sunlight yourself, but you can rake leaves into piles in sunny spots in your yard. In terms of using water, you can also moisten the decomposing leaves with water, whether by pouring some from a watering can from time to time or using a hose to moisten them.

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.

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