Still tripping over that unwanted stump? The one that makes you trip when you mow? That stubborn piece of wood, yes. It’s been sitting there ever since that tree came down. www.rootedingracestumpco.com It’s like a bad tattoo on a clean lawn.
It's time to deal with it now.
Stump grinding isn't fun. Definitely not the highlight of your weekend. But once it’s gone, you’ll love the result. No more weird craters in your yard. No more termites partying underground.
The weather in Murfreesboro doesn't help. The humidity fuels fungus in those old stumps. One guy I talked to said that mushrooms would pop up like little umbrellas after every rain. He said it looked like a fairy convention. Not the mood he intended.
The fix? Quick and simple. A machine grinds up the stump and turns it into mulch. No reseeding needed most of the time. Rake the mulch, water it, and your lawn bounces back.
Some folks try burning it. Not a good idea. What are fire codes? Very strict here. One guy tried and almost torched his shed. Now he says he’s retired from “DIY fire experiments.”
Others dump chemicals on it. Apply and wait months. Six months—you could grow a forest by then. And to be honest, those chemicals don't always work. Saw a guy squander two bottles on a hickory stump. He said it just sat there, mocking him.
It takes a few hours to grind. All done same-day. No waiting around. No smoke signals involved. No angry HOA letters.
And what about roots? Roots do dive down. Stump grinders take care of them. Most machines go 8 to 12 inches below the ground. That's enough to stop the plants from growing back and make room for new ones, or a patio if you're finally remodeling your backyard.
One woman made a fire pit out of the cleared area. Another person made it into a garden bed. Her tomatoes exploded with growth.
Cost? Variable. Size matters. A stump the size of a grapefruit won't cost a much. A massive old maple stump? That’s pricier. But it's still cheaper than falling on it every summer.
Locals say October is best. The grass is sleeping. The ground is hard. Not as much mess. And crews aren’t as booked as springtime.
Don't wait for the stump to "go away." It could take decades. In the meanwhile, it's ugly, dangerous, and a buffet for bugs.
Just get it ground up. Then ignore that it ever happened. Just like an embarrassing haircut from years ago.