There are many chemical products available on the market that can be used to destroy tree stumps. However, they take a long time to work, and while they are doing so, you are stuck with an unsightly, decaying piece of wood on your property.
Did you know that by having young trees properly pruned, they can actually be “trained” on how to grow? This is one of the many techniques a professional arborist can help you with.
One benefit of stump grinding methods is that they leave you with mulch, which can be used in your garden and yard. Not only will this help fertilize the soil, but it also helps to control weeds and keeps the soil moist.
If the tree you are having removed is dead, then it will not continue to grow or produce shoots once it is removed. If the tree is still alive, it will continue to grow, and may even generate new trees from shoots. If you do not want new growth or an unsightly stump, have the stump removed.
If you have a fireplace, a barbecue smoker, or both, that old tree stump is a significant source of wood for either application. So long as the stump has not begun to rot, you can have it removed and cut up for firewood. If you have it ground, the chips make excellent material for smoking meats.
You probably already know that finding the right spot for a new tree is visually important. Location can be important for other reasons, too. For instance, a tree planted too close to a foundation or plumbing line can cause structural damage as its roots spread and mature.