The art of Stump Grinding

Stump Grinding is the technique of grinding the visible tree stump, after the tree is cut, to below ground level. After the stump grinding is completed the stump hole will be back filled with stump chips. The stumps if left behind after a tree removal then it can become a hazard and also look unsightly.

After the tree removal takes place then stump grinding has to be definitely done in order to get the tree removal process completed. The stump grinding contractors have stump grinding machines to suit almost every site right from small 25horse power machines that can be used in  suburban backyards to 60 horse power track-driven machines which can easily handle stumps well of over 1m. The stump grinding operators possess all the abilities  to complete stump grinding in a secure and proficient manner. They will grind the stump to below ground level. The cost of repairs to underground services like pipelines can be avoided if their exact location is notified to the stump grinding contractors before the work is commenced by them.

The tree stump which has been cut might give trouble to the house owners if the stump is not subject to grinding process. Tree stumps are usually little up from the ground where anyone can easily stumble on them and get hurt easily.  The tree is not dead if it is cut  branches begin to come again from the  chopped tree stump and it will continue trying to re-grow the root and may continue to remove or damage  the path or alls. Fungi mushrooms also grow on the stumps with passage of time which can spread the disease to other trees. The stump contractors can take out the stump tree very fast and so eliminate the risk of disease to other trees and the owners of the house.

The true stump contractor is equipped with all the necessary tools and machinery in order to ensure a proper stump removal. The main part of their equipment is the stump grinder which is a heavy machine and weighs almost 1,000 pounds. It requires special training to operate the stump grinder machine. The other tools that are also used are Rakes, chainsaws, mattocks, and shovels.

The contractors first clear the area around the stump using the shovels. Then they will cut the stump as close to the ground as possible with chainsaws. The stump grinder is then placed on top of the stump and the stump is cut gradually by moving the machine back and forth. Then when the stump is removed, the stump grinding contractors clean the debris from the place and leave it in good condition.

The stump grinding must be carried out because:

·         The sight of a stump in your yard is definitely not appealing and looks ugly.

·         Stumps can be very dangerous, especially if you have children when they are playing in the yard. 

·     If a stump is left behind after a tree removal, new sprouts will start to develop and which looks bad and also very hard to remove.

·    The new shoots will leech nutrients from the plants and trees around them causing more problems

·      Stumps are real nuisance and make it difficult to manoeuvre around them when mowing or weeding your lawn. 

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Tree Pruning – Epping

The process of Trimming and pruning is necessary for trees to make them stay healthy, strong and also to maintain an aesthetically pleasing shape. When trees are pruned properly they require less maintenance and they are less likely to become a safety hazard in the future. A professional arborist from North Shore Tree Services can give advice on the proper caring of trees and also on the pruning, removal and lopping techniques to customers in Epping. These professionals give advice to customers on tree pruning in Epping which are:

·         The best to trim or prune a tree during its dormant season except if any hazards exist.

·         It is very important to take the Size of the branch to be pruned into consideration and the general rule to be followed is that if the size of the stem is less than 5 cms in diameter then its pruning is safe, if the size is 5-10 cms diameter then the decision to carry out pruning should be avoided and if the diameter is more than 10 cms then the pruning should be done only if it is absolutely necessary for the tree.

·         It is advised to only trim those branches which have weak V shaped narrow angles and not to cut the branches which have U shaped angles.

·         The lateral branches whose thickness is less than half the diameter of the stem at the point of branching should be removed.

·         The ratio of the crown to the tree height  should be 1:3 after the pruning has been done

·         Pruning of branches which are young are recommended.

Tree lopping or pruning is the process of trimming the different unwanted sections of a tree. It may involve cutting away branches or even shortening trunks. There are two different schools of thought in regard to the practice of lopping because some people feel that the process is beneficial while others believe that the practice should be avoided if possible.

Tree removals at Epping have to be carried out due to many reasons which may be:

·         Sick, dead or unstable trees may become unsafe and so have to be removed.

·         The trees which obstruct the building or which may be obstructing the construction of a new building have to be removed.

·         A tree which has grown too close to a house has to be removed due to safety and security reasons.

North shore tree services are tree pruners and fellers, and so after every job they have large amount of wood and mulch which they do not need. The company can dispose the wood themselves but they believe that some people might need the mulch as fire wood or for their landscaping ideas. The company so they have a form in the website in which the people of Epping, who need the wood, can fill their complete details. The company promise to get in touch with these people when they happen to visit Epping for tree clearing/ cutting/ or pruning job. The wood or mulch is given free of cost.

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