Stump grinding
A cutter wheel chews the stump into chips below the surface. The roots stay in the ground and break down.
Best when
- You want the lawn back with the least disturbance
- The stump is near the house, walks, or beds
- Access is tight, like a backyard gate
- You just want the visible stump gone below grade
Trade-offs
- Roots stay in the ground
- A pile of grindings to rake in, spread, or haul
- A few species can sprout from old roots