SWVA Stump Co Blog

Why an Overgrown Lot Is a Clearing Job, Not a Mowing Job There is a line between a yard that needs cutting and a lot that needs clearing. Tall grass and soft weeds are lawn care, and a mower handles them. Once... Continue Reading

The Slow Rotting Methods: Epsom Salt and Chemicals The most widely shared trick online is using Epsom salt for stump removal, usually alongside advice to drill the stump and pack the holes. Chemical stump removers... Continue Reading

Stump grinding takes care of the part of the stump you can see. The grinder chews the wood down to several inches below grade, turning it into a pile of grindings, and the surface looks clean and finished. However,... Continue Reading

When an old stump needs to go, you have two real choices. You can rent a machine and grind it yourself, or you can hire a professional to handle the job. For most property owners across Southwest Virginia, Northeast... Continue Reading

People have been burning stumps for generations, and with enough fuel and patience, you can reduce a stump to ash. However, burning a stump can be slow, unreliable, dangerous, and in many cases, it is also against... Continue Reading

Yes, many tree stumps can grow back. When a tree is cut down, and the stump is left in the ground, the root system underneath is typically still alive. Those roots store energy, and many species use it to push out... Continue Reading

Bush hogging is the process of cutting down thick, overgrown vegetation such as tall weeds, saplings, briars, and woody brush to reclaim usable ground. Property owners across the country use the term, though the work... Continue Reading

Most arborists classify trees as 25 feet in height and 6 to 10 inches in trunk diameter. Anything shorter and thinner falls into the small tree category. Common culprits in our region include young maples, dogwoods,... Continue Reading

You scheduled your stump grinding appointment. The crew is coming next week. Now what? Continue Reading