Taking down trees because you want more space or they are endangering your house is a big project, but it doesn’t end when the trees come down. After the trees are cut down, you have to decide what to do about the stumps. Some homeowners will turn them into DIY rustic planters, while others will just leave them to rot. Most people, however, prefer to remove the stumps. You can pay a contractor to do that for you, or you can save some money with MA tool rental from Rental Depot Boston.
Do you have tree stumps in your yard? Here’s why you should rent a stump grinder to remove them.
Remove Obstacles
Having stumps in your yard makes it harder to mow and do other yard work and landscaping. Maneuvering around a stump with a lawnmower or a wheelbarrow can be tricky, especially if it’s big or in an awkward spot. Beyond making your yard work more difficult, stumps can be hazardous, too. If your kids are running around playing, they’re probably not looking where they’re going. You also don’t want to crash into a stump with your lawnmower while you’re trying to maintain your yard.
Improve Aesthetics
There are two major reasons to remove trees: safety and aesthetics. If you took down some trees for the latter reason, you won’t like the look of stumps dotted around your yard. Removing them with a stump grinder is the simplest and fastest way to restore your your yard to a uniform terrain. As a happy side effect, you can use the wood chips produced by grinding the stumps to cover your gardens and beds. If you have more wood chips than you want or need, you can often sell them to landscapers and similar contractors.
Deter Pests
Although you can let a stump decay on its own, doing so can create an environment for pests to live in. Insects and rodents can make their homes in rotting stumps and then wreak havoc on your other plants. It’s much easier to remove the stump with a stump grinder rather than having to deal with pest control in the future.
Clear Your Yard with MA Tool Rental
Rental Depot Boston has plenty of tools and equipment available to rent to help you tackle your spring and summer projects. Rent stump grinders, mini excavators, aerators, and many other tools for your home improvement and landscaping projects.
