5 Benefits of Winter Stump Grinding

When we find ourselves immersed in the middle of the holidays, it is important to step back from the hustle and bustle to appreciate the natural beauty of the season. Take a second to admire the snowflakes floating through the air, frosted trees sparkling in the sun, and a blanket of fresh snow covering your yard. But wait, is that a tree stump sticking out of the snow and putting a damper on your winter wonderland? If so, don’t worry, it is not too late to call a professional tree service. In fact, as long as the weather allows for it, winter is a great time for tree stump grinding and here is why…

Benefits of Stump Grinding in the Winter

• Utilize the Solid Ground: During the winter, the ground is solid, taking away the concern that the wheels of our equipment will cause damage to the grass in your yard. This makes winter stump grinding more ideal than during warmer and wetter months which cause the machinery to sink into the ground and cause damage to your yard.
• Avoid Pests & Disease: By leaving a stump in the ground, you could be unintentionally attracting pests and disease to your yard. Once they appear, they will quickly spread to the other healthy trees on your property or even your house. Make sure to remove the dead tree stump before this nightmare becomes an expensive reality.
• Stop New Tree Growth: While a tree stump sprouting in the spring may not sound like an issue, for some it is not ideal. Many homeowners choose to avoid the new growth by dealing with the tree stump before spring comes around.
• Improve Aesthetics: Without the distraction of trees full of leaves and flowering plants, a dead tree stump can really take away from the winter aesthetic of your yard. This is especially the case during Minnesota winters, when the brown stump drastically sticks out from the snow.
• Quicker Service: With it being cold outside, less people are thinking about the trees in their yard and requesting tree services. This often means the professionals are able to better work around your schedule and perform your stump grinding service quicker than they would during a busier time of year. 

Hire a Professional Tree Service

For those of you searching “how to remove a stump yourself,” making it into a DIY project may not be the best idea. We know there are many who are tempted to try their own hand at the tree stump removal, but it is best to leave it up to the professionals. With our state-of-the-art machinery, we can ensure that the job is done safely, effectively, and with the equipment that will do the job without causing additional damage to your yard.

Don’t let winter trick you into keeping your pesky tree stump, trust the professionals to quickly and safely take care of it for you. Contact the experts at Ivan’s Tree Service to schedule your winter stump grinding today and go back to enjoying your beautiful winter wonderland.