Helpful Tips After Removing Tree Stumps on Your Property
Tree stumps are an eyesore, but they can also be dangerous. Tree stumps can cause accidents if not removed and treated properly. Tree stumps are also a hazard to you if they fall over while you’re on foot or driving your car. The stump will fall forward, causing an obstacle for your vehicle to hit and possibly injure yourself or others around you. If you have a tree stump in your yard, we recommend following these steps before proceeding with tree stump removal:
Prep the Stump Area
First, you will need to clear away any debris that might be on or around the stump. This includes branches and roots as well as old leaves, twigs, and other plant materials. You can use a shovel or pick axe if you have one available; otherwise, just use your hands. Once everything has been cleared away from around the stump, dig down deep enough until you reach its base, and then remove all roots with care.
Remove Any Dirt From the Stump
Remove any dirt from the stump. Use a shovel or fork to dislodge any soil that remains on the stump, then use a bucket to collect it and dispose of it in a way that won’t pollute your yard or garden area. If you have access to an excavator with bucket attachments, this can be used to remove all of your soil from around the base of your tree stump before removing it completely.
Apply a Coat of Treatment Oil
Apply a coat of treatment oil to prevent decay. This can be done with a brush, trowel or bucket, and spray bottle. Use the brush to apply the treatment oil around your stump, being sure to get into all cracks and crevices where it may have become detached from its root system over time.
If you need help with removing tree stumps around your property in a safe manner here in Goose Creek, SC, you may contact Al's Stump Grinding & Root Clearing for professional tree stump removal services. Call us at (843) 270-9272 today!