Damage posed by tree stumps

It is essential that you hire a tree removal specialist before cutting down trees. This is because remaining stumps pose a negative impact to the surrounding. Some of the factors that need to be considered before deciding what to do with the stump are listed below.
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• Stumps are hazards. Children playing and running around in the yard can easily trip over unseen stumps causing physical injuries. Some develop hollow Centre with deep holes that children can fall into. Lawn mowers can also be easily damaged if you accidental hit a stump.
• Landscape and yard appearance. Stumps generally unattractive since they disrupt the general landscape appearance. They express disorderliness.
• New tree growth. Stumps that are left unattended tend to sprout again. This can result into smaller trees sprouting from a single stump; the site will look unattractive and might even be costly to entirely get rid of the sprouts.
• Competition. Sprouting stumps generally have a well-established root structure; this might create competition for the younger tree around it due to leeching of nutrients that will eventually lead to stunted growth.
• Attracting insects. Decaying stumps take a long time to rot away. When decaying they tend to attract insects such as termites, ants, beetles and wood boring pests. These insects might later spread into the nearby houses and cause lots of damage. The hollow centers can also be inhibited by deadly snakes.
• Space. Unattended stumps can also take up a lot precious yard space especially if you have a small yard.
• Mowing. Stumps are usually hard to maneuver around during mowing. This can be time consuming since you will have to be very conscious while mowing to avoid damaging a lawn mower.

Although stump removal costs extra cash, removing them will be worth it since the cons of having the around exceed the pros. Removal can be done by grinding or pulling them out using a tractor by professional.