After all the heavy lifting entailed in tree removal is done, you think that it is over until you see the stump. The job is not done until you do something with the stump the removed tree has left behind. Letting the stump sit in your yard for a long time can have disadvantages that you don't want to deal with.
However, eliminating an existing stump is not a piece of cake and is best performed by the experts. The following are the reasons you should let a professional tree company handle stump grinding in your yard.

Pests can live in old stumps. One of the worst things an old stump can bring is pests, particularly termites. You never want these creatures near your property because they can cause damage and other serious troubles in the future. If you have an enormous stump, it can attract other animals such as raccoons, squirrels, and even snakes. If you are not comfortable with the idea of hosting these dangerous pests and animals, have the stump removed by a professional.

Stumps can be a danger to gardening tools. Your garden routine maintenance will never be easy again with a stump on the way. It is challenging to maneuver around it, and it typically results in a broken lawnmower. Smaller stumps typically hidden by grass are especially hazardous, so it is best to have them eliminated sooner.

Digging a stump out of the ground is time-consuming and inefficient. If you plan to remove a stump by hand, you will use an ax, shovel, and a sledgehammer as your primary tools. The process will take much time and effort because tree roots are more extensive than you imagine. It will take time to remove the roots if you only use raw power to finish the project. To effectively eliminate a stump, you need specialized equipment such as a stump grinder, which a professional tree company will own.

Stumps are unattractive. Some homeowners try their best to turn things around and make an old stump look pretty. However, it is not worthwhile when the termites start to live in them. It is recommended to remove the stump to avoid annoying critters and pests on your property. After all, nothing is more pleasing than a pest-free home.

Professional stump grinding comes with these advantages:

1.  Removes the stump efficiently, even in tight spaces. Stump grinding is a very effective solution because it gets the job done, regardless of the situation of the stump. You don't have to waste your weekend trying to remove it or worry about potential insects breeding in it.

2.  Stump grinding makes sure the stump is below the ground. You don't have to think about getting your ankles hurt or breaking your lawnmower because stump grinding will ensure that the stump is beneath the soil line.

3.  Stump grinders are the right equipment for the job. The cutting-edge machine will handle everything by processing the stump into small chips.  Stump grinders have sharp blades that can harm anyone trying to use them without proper training or experience. For this reason, it is vital to ask for help from a professional tree company when it comes to eliminating a stump from your yard. Allow a skilled and experienced team to handle the task and see the results you want.

Call Cedar Rapids Tree Service, 360 30th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, (319) 229-2427, for more information about stump grinding. 

​Tree trimming is more than just cutting branches and limbs. Certified arborists had to train for many years to learn the proper way to do it. For this reason, we understand why a lot of homeowners don't know how to trim their trees correctly. If you want to make sure your tree is properly cared for, consider the following tips that can help you have a better understanding of tree trimming so that you can do the job well.
 
Prune with Intentionality
Before trimming your tree, you first need to know specific things about it. Trees are much more challenging to trim than shrubs; that is why proper knowledge is a prerequisite. The first thing you have to identify is where the dead wood is and cut it. The rule of thumb is, cut a branch that is less than two inches in diameters. Be careful not to trim bigger branches because you may cause damage to the health of the tree, without knowing it. You have to know all the crucial information about the tree for you to trim it properly. Don't trim your tree haphazardly.
 
Know the Dangers
Many homeowners trim their trees without understanding what the process can do to their trees. Mindless cutting of your tree can lead to its eventual death. That is why we always stress the importance of proper knowledge and awareness. If you cut the tree incorrectly, the nutrients that should be transported to other parts of it will not be appropriately received this will cause a decline in its health. In trimming, every cut matters so make sure that you know where and what to cut, to ensure you don't affect the tree negatively.
 
Call the Professional
Tree care is hard work. You need the help of a professional to ensure the job is done efficiently and correctly. It is hard to risk the health of your tree only to save money on professional tree care. Certified arborists studied the craft of tree care for many years, and they continue to update their knowledge so they can perform the right tree care and maintain the health and appearance of your tree. There are just simply too many facets to proper trimming, and it is hard to get the job done if you don't know where to begin, in the first place. With the help of a tree professional, you can make sure your tree gets the best treatment possible.
 
Over Prune, Higher Cost
Pruning promotes new growth. When there is new growth, the higher the need for tree maintenance, which means higher cost. With professional tree service, you can be assured that you don't have to spend a lot on maintenance because they know how not to over prune your tree. They don't have to keep coming back to your property to trim your tree over and again. You can ensure the health of your tree while making sure you don't spend too much on maintenance cost.

​Ensuring that you and your property are safe from any tree hazards is a serious matter. Instead of being an asset, your tree can be a liability if you don't keep them in check. If you want to be sure that your tree is not a potential danger to any of your loved ones or properties, it is essential to have your trees assessed by the professionals. To help you further, we listed seven tell-tale signs that your tree is dangerous. 

Damaged limbs are one of the most visible signs of a dangerous tree. However, if you are not very skilled, you might miss this sign that your tree can be hazardous. It is especially hard to inspect limbs in the top of the tree. That is why professional arborists will use binoculars to have a better look of the tree top.

Not only damaged limbs are hazardous, but also dead limbs. You may not know it but your tree limbs may be dead and will fall anytime. Dead branches can cause the entire tree to decay if left unaddressed. If a dead limb is a problem, think of the trouble a whole dead tree can cause you.

Barks that develop too close to each other forms a "V" shape that can be in danger of splitting or breaking in the middle. Typically, proper pruning can resolve this issue. However, a lot of trees don't get regular pruning which results in this kind of tree concerns.

One of the first things the tree inspector would consider is the length of time the tree has been leaning. The tree expert will also discuss where the tree is leaning. If it leans towards your home or an area where many people pass, then it is a serious matter and needs to be resolved right way. There are trees that naturally lean, but if you are not sure, it is best to ask the professionals.

Roots are the foundation of the tree. If the root system is damaged, the whole tree will suffer. If not attended to immediately, the entire tree will gradually die. If your tree is wilting and the foliage is thinning, or there are many dead branches, maybe your tree needs help with the roots.

If you have eliminated or cleared some trees in your yard for construction purposes, the remaining trees become exposed to the strong winds and other factors. They can be vulnerable to damages brought by the wind. Trees should be regularly inspected to avoid them from becoming weak.

Trees that grow in the forest compete with other trees when it comes to sunlight and nutrients. However, landscape trees create full canopies that can weaken through time. If your tree has a weak structure, it will be susceptible to damages that can make your tree dangerous to you and your property.

If you are unsure about your tree's health status, we are the best tree service in Cedar Rapids to trust with dangerous trees.