THOUGHTS ON TREE STUMPS
Boyd S. • September 24, 2026

September 24, 2026

Trees may be removed after...

Trees may be removed after being struck by lightning, being downed in a storm, being in a high-risk location, or succumbing to disease/insect damage. Not removing tree stumps after trees are removed creates several hazards, especially in the long term.

 

Some stumps are not easily seen because of their smaller diameter and lower height. These create tripping hazards and dangers for mowers, trimmers, and people. It can be expensive to repair your mower after hitting a stump, not to mention the medical bills if a family member or friend is injured.

 

Sometimes, stumps can limit the complete use of your yard. That new patio or garden you plan on installing may not be possible with the stump remaining. Stumps can also change the composition of the soil to the point that it becomes almost impossible to grow new grass and plants.

 

Other stumps can breed pathogens, fungi, insects, or pests. You certainly don’t want termites or other wood-boring insects to breed in a stump and infest your wood structures (e.g., your house, garage, or outbuildings). And you don’t want snakes, rodents, and other critters that they harbor to harm you or members of your family.

 

Plus, in some cases, stumps sprout new growth, leaving a group of small trees growing haphazardly in all directions. These become an eyesore.

 

To avoid any of the above scenarios, it is best to have the stump(s) removed. But what is the best way to have this done? 

 

Using chemicals can contaminate the area and possibly harm your pets or family. Plus, this may take months to years for it to work. 

 

Burning the stump may be a violation in your locale; plus, the fire can extend underground and potentially lead to unexpected damage several feet away from the stump. 

 

Digging out a stump (even a smaller one) can cause physical strain or injury to your body. The doctor bills can cost more than paying to have the stump removed.

 

Best practice is to have a professional grind the stump for you. Greenbush provides professional stump grinding as one of its many services. We will even grind the major surface roots, remove all of the grindings, level the ground with additional top soil, and plant grass seed as needed.

 

Contact us today for a free consultation and quote for stump grinding: greenbushpros@gmail.com or 937-7887-4490


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In the big picture, trees serve an important role for life on our planet. At minimum, they clean our air by removing pollutants and absorbing carbon dioxide, filter our water, assist in erosion prevention by absorbing thousands of gallons of rainwater, provide canopies that shade and cool our landscapes, provide privacy and noise reduction, exist as a food source and shelter for birds and mammals, and enrich soil with a new layer of leaves every year. From a more personal perspective, trees support both our physical and mental health. Their artistic beauty, color, majesty, and shade influence our emotions and outlook on a daily basis. Our children’s creativity is fostered as they play in treehouses, our families sit in the shade of a majestic tree on a hot summer day sharing the joys as well as trials of life, our ears listen to birds singing their songs while perched in the branches of trees, our eyes are awestruck by the vibrant colors of leaves in the autumn when trees are about to lose their leaves, we shelter in houses built from the wood of trees that once stately stood in the forest, we collect handmade wood pieces and antiques that “Uncle Jesse” made in his workshop years ago, we joyfully decorate Christmas trees every December, and we warm our bodies and minds in the ambience of crackling, blazing flames in fireplaces and campfires. Get the picture? TREES ARE VALUABLE! Additionally, multiple studies have shown that trees in our landscape increase the value of property by at least 10%, depending on the age and type of trees (for a $200,000 house, that’s $20,000). They also increase the value of properties in the neighborhood by 3-5% (this should make the neighbors happy). Greenbush is dedicated to “Preserving Trees in Their Natural Beauty” . We correctly install and mulch around, aesthetically trim, properly prune, deep root feed, safely remove (if needed), and inject/spray to control insects and disease in your trees. Let us serve you by contacting us for a free tree inspection and quote: greenbushpros@gmail.com or 937-787-4490
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