You probably know what a grubbing out is. It involves removing a stump of soil.
In order to respect the environment, to avoid causing unnecessary damage to your property and to accomplish this task properly and without loss of time, the tools used must be suitable.
Why should a grubbing be done?
There are various motivations for wanting to keep a stump after a tree has been cut down. Without admitting it, some simply want to avoid the burden of caring for it. Others truly appreciate its old-fashioned look and use their imagination to create a real gem of landscape composition where the stump has a special place. The latter don't see the absolute necessity of a stump removal. Before making such a decision, let's look at the other side of the coin...
Carpenter ants and other troublesome insects
An additional point: the smell of putrefaction is drying out many insects, including carpenter ants. Even when the stump is away from the house, you're still not out of the woods. This is because these malignant beasts have a main nest and often other nests, called satellite nests, arranged around it, sometimes up to 80 metres from the central nest. Then, after you are attacked by carpenter ants or other bugs that live in colonies, you will also attract skunks or raccoons with these foul smells. They love them. That's a domino effect you'd rather do without, wouldn't you?
Tree regrowths
How do trees manage to get the nutrients they need? From their roots. What happens when you leave a stump in the ground? You guessed it: the roots stay there too. But we have an unfortunate tendency to forget this invisible network. But the roots will continue to do their job. That's why you will gradually see shoots appear at the base of the neglected trunk. You have probably already seen such sprouting on stumps in the woods on a hike.
The rest is predictable, since you will experience the same situation on your tree base. The shoots will soon abound. Never mind, you will remove them! But is this task even profitable? Besides, it is not impossible that the repetitive and useless gesture will become boring. All we ask is that you provide us with a free cost estimate to avoid this pointless work. Contact Emondage Beloeil for your tree stump removal.
Security and space saving
Now let's look at the advantages of removing a stump. Once you get rid of this protrusion on your land, you obviously gain space that would otherwise be unusable. It is ridiculous to add that in the city, every little bit of land is precious. Above all, don't overlook the safety aspect. Keep in mind that people might bump their feet against your stump that hasn't been removed, and the risk increases if it's well hidden between long grass.
Enhanced property value
Let us now explore the monetary aspect, more specifically, the value of a property. What kind of property do you think prospects are looking for? The ones that are impeccably maintained or those where there's a strain of neglect? Do you really risk losing a sale or selling your home for a little procrastination? It's also good to know that you will be able to plant a new tree in the same spot where the tree was removed.
Mushroom
Another pretext often put forward is the free work of nature, which takes care of making the stump rot, and thus its ultimate disappearance. But the process promises to be a lengthy one. What do you inherit over the years? Mushrooms.
Chemical products
Another unsurpassed method of grubbing is chemical products! Not only does your land come out unscathed, you've also saved money without any damage. But are you sure? The consequences of these products on the water table and on vegetation are well known. Also, this corner of your beloved domain could well be contaminated and feel the effects, even if not immediately. The risk of poisoning children or pets is also possible. Finally, more and more municipal by-laws prohibit their use because of the harm they do to the environment. The best thing to do is to do business with a reputable company. So get in touch with us. That's your best option.
The excavator and the tractor
The mechanical method involves using a tractor or excavator to pull a stump out of the ground. The process is most efficient, no doubt about it. But it does not come alone. It involves heavy and not very malleable vehicles. You'll have trouble getting around where you want to go and where you think it's best to go. They are stubborn and exhausting machines! You'll find that if you venture out. And you could seriously damage your lawn and end up in front of a gigantic hole whose depth and circumference you had underestimated. Damn it, you thought you were saving money, but the bill for the unforeseen is now skyrocketing! Tree planting