Tree Services Blog

In Florida, when there's a stump that needs to go, you'll be presented with two main options: stump removal or stump grinding. While they may sound similar, there are important differences to consider and, overall, one option that's better – stump grinding! Stump grinding is less intrusive to your land, not requiring the stump to be completely heaved up and roots to be pulled out. Since the stump is being ground down into small woodchips, you'll effectively be left with mulch that you can repurpose in your landscape. Because stump grinding takes less time and effort, it'll also be less expensive than stump removal. At the end of the day, either will get the job done, but if you're looking for the most efficient route, stump grinding is the clear winner!

Stump grinding is less invasive than stump removal.

One of the biggest differences between stump grinding and removal is the amount of intensive work they take. With stump removal, the stump will be heaved out of the ground and then all of the tree's roots need to be dug up and removed. While this does leave you with completely clear land, it also leaves you with a massive hole that will need to be filled in before you can really do anything with it.

Stump grinding, on the other hand, is much less invasive. There is a special tool that will grind up the stump until it is reduced to wood chips, which are then easy to move wherever you like. The roots are left intact to...