Mortimer Tree Service

If you have a stump that needs removing, but are not sure of the best method to use, we can help. Our professionals will conduct a site assessment, discuss the different options with you, and explain which would be the best, if necessary.

Pay attention to seedling that pop-up next to the foundation of your home or building - pull them immediately. If allowed to grow, they will cause damage and may be in too tight an area to safely cut down and grind or remove.

Some chemicals can be used to dissolve the stump over a period of weeks. The chemical is applied regularly and slowly breaks the stump down to sawdust.

As beautiful as the tree was when it was still around, the stump that's left behind can be quite an eyesore. As such, it's best to get it removed in order to preserve the beauty of your landscaping.

Heavily damaged trees should almost always be removed. In some cases, trees can grow back, but they will take years to look normal.

We understand that you want your home’s landscape to increase its beauty, not detract from it. If you’ve got a stump that’s creating an eyesore on your property, we’re ready to help.

Stump grinders break the stump down into wood chips and sawdust. These can be cleaned up, but they can also be used elsewhere on the property for a variety of landscape reasons, including fertilizer or ground fill.

What is the most common reason tree stumps are ground down? Because the stumps can severely affect the aesthetic qualities of a yard many clients decide to remove stumps in order to improve the look of outdoor landscapes.

The invention of the modern tree stump grinder is generally attributed to the American Gary J. Vermeer, who is noted for his many contributions to the agriculture industry. In 1956, he created the tree stump grinder and saved people from many hours of hard manual labor.

Removing an old stump is a wonderful way to free up some most needed space in your yard. And let’s face it, do you really want to look at the remnants of a tree long gone?

There are a few options of what to do with wood from a tree stump once it has been ground up. Often, the wood is used as mulch or sawdust.

If you’ve had a tree removed for landscaping or aesthetic purposes, any debris left over from our stump grinding service can be recycled/reused. This makes an excellent material for organic composting or ground cover mulch.

A dead tree on your property is definitely something you don't want to look at every day. As such, it makes good sense to have it cut down. Also, while you're at it, it would be a good idea to grind away the stump completely.