Creative Ways To Use a Ground Stump in Mesa

At last, you’ve dealt with that unsightly stump in your yard. What happens next? Fortunately, there are several options for what you can do with the area where the stump used to be. We discuss creative ways to use your space below. If you have a pesky stump that still needs to be ground or removed, contact Bassett Tree Service in Mesa, AZ, to take care of it.

Use the Leftover Wood

After the grinding is finished, you'll be left with a hefty amount of wood mulch, which is made up of fibers and chunks of wood from inside the stump. If the stump is disease-free, the remaining bits can be used as mulch to cover flower beds, pathways, and other manicured areas. You can add lower-quality wood to a compost pile, let it heat up, then mix it in. Compost is excellent for improving the soil in gardens.

Plant a New Tree

Make sure the area where the stump stood is completely dug and irrigated before proceeding. We recommend avoiding planting a tree of the same or similar species that was previously there because this can increase the likelihood of disease transmission. To give your sapling the best chance of becoming a healthy tree, plant it three to fifteen feet away from the stump.

Let Grass Grow

Growing grass is an excellent way to revitalize the space. Because this location might be tough to grow grass in, hiring a landscaping company may be your best option. Remove all of the debris and sawdust left over from the stump grinding before attempting to plant grass. Check the pH and soil levels before adding dirt. Growing grass is a continuous process. To encourage development, you may need to remove the sod and replace it with new dirt on a regular basis.

Stump Grinding and Removal in Mesa

A stump leftover from a fallen tree can be a trip hazard, a home to termites, an eyesore, disrupt land use plans, or all of the above. At Bassett Tree Service, we offer stump grinding and stump removal in Mesa, Phoenix, and the surrounding area using multiple tactics. Ultimately, we make the ground level, allowing you to use the area exactly how you wish. To request an estimate for the cost of stump removal, give our friendly team a call at 480-745-2290.