Stump grinding

Grubbing is an easy task to describe: removing a stump from the ground... Because this definition is simple, the task may seem so too. It all depends on the quality of execution expected. That is, it should be done with specialized equipment, such as a stump grinder, and best of all, it should be done in an environmentally friendly manner. Not all the damage is visible if you do it the wrong way, except perhaps if... your property is damaged in the process! Then it will be visible. For a reassuring result, you can reach Emondage Montreal at 514-900-1130. Our experienced team will carry out an outstanding tree removal and can also inform you about our other tree maintenance services. 

Why grubbing?

Many consider it ideal to keep your stump firmly in the ground and use it creatively to incorporate it into a picturesque looking setting. We have to agree with you that it's true that it's pretty. However, let's look at some consequences of such a decision that often fly under the radar.  

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Carpenter ants and other such intruders

Carpenter ants in a stump in Montreal.
First, a stump left there, over time, goes into rot. It quickly becomes a moisture-laden environment that attracts insects. If carpenter ants were to be involved, there would be nothing to look forward to. You know, these critters stretch wide. Even if you think your stump is far enough away from your home, did you know that these ants build satellite nests far away from the central one and that one of them could be adjacent to your home? Also, insects will attract animals! And animals can attract other animals... bigger ones. You can agree that it may not be worth the risk. 

Fungi

But that's not all. Your stump will be a great place for mushrooms to thrive. So much for the rustic: you'll have plenty to spare, albeit with the inconvenience of having to remove the shoots as soon as they grow so as not to break the impeccable aesthetic harmony you've worked so hard to create. Our stump grinder will save you from having to think about the potential problems.  

Tree regrowth

What's under your stump, in the soil? Roots. So life is not entirely eradicated even if a tree has been cut down. Roots, however invisible, carry nutrients to where they are needed. But, little by little, this life will take over and shoots will occupy this beautiful and untouched stump. If you are one of those people who like to go into the forest, you will have seen them on stumps. You'll want to get rid of those shoots, again to preserve the aesthetic concept you've put in place. And the shoots will grow back, and you will cut them back. Endlessly. You'll find that repeating the act becomes annoying. Especially since this pointless task can be avoided and you can devote this time to real care of your property. Emondage Montreal's tree care services include tree removal. So contact us to receive your free quote. 

Space saving and safety

Stump in a Montreal resident. The stump removal will be done by Emondage Montreal.
You are now aware of the risks you are avoiding if you dry off. Now what about the benefits? The most obvious benefit is the space that is freed up by removing a stump. Now you have an area ready for new projects. In an urban area, where land is limited, space is precious. The second benefit is safety: no one will bump into your stump. 

Adding value to your property

Among people aware of the impacts of a stump, many associate its presence with neglect. Imagine that you are one of these people and you are looking for a property. Would you choose one that has a stump that has not been removed or one that is super well maintained? Sometimes, the problem is there and we can't identify the cause. This means that the mere presence of a stump could create a repulsive perception to potential buyers and stall a transaction. It is better to proceed with a grubbing, and, among other possibilities, to plant a tree in the same location. We inform you that our company also offers planting services as part of our range of tree maintenance services.  ​

Use of chemicals

There is an expedient way to remove a stump and one that will satisfy the most eager of people: the use of chemicals to break down your stump. We strongly advise against it! First of all, because it is harmful from an environmental point of view. Indeed, you will be contributing to the contamination of the soil and, due to runoff, also of the surrounding water. The vegetation on your own property may be affected. Pets or even small children may come in contact with these products, some of which may have been spilled on shrubs or on your lawn. It is quite possible that regulations exist to this effect.  So, nothing better than to use a wiper, right? ​

Use of a tractor or excavator

The last possible element to wring out: a tractor, a mechanical shovel... in short, mechanical machines. How will these behemoths get from the street to your stump? By driving on your lawn, of course! Their wheels or tracks may lift the soil and break up your land where they pass. After leveling the ground, reseeding may be required. Specialists like us know how to do this without destroying your lawn. And their secret is that we have the right equipment and they know how to use it. Plus, they have the foresight to even fill in the huge hole left by the removed roots... which you probably wouldn't have thought was so large and hollow!​
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