If a tree has to be felled, a lot of work has to be done by the gardener. It is not only important that the tree has to be felled carefully so that no one is harmed. Disposing of the tree roots is also associated with a lot of work and costs. What you need to consider when disposing of tree roots.

Getting a tree stump out of the ground is not easy

Obtain a tree felling permit

You can't simply chop down every tree that's in your garden because it's in your way. Many municipalities have specific regulations on the size of trees that can be disposed of. Find out in advance if you need a permit to cut down the tree in the way and get it beforehand.

If the tree is in a place where it endangers buildings or roads, permission is usually granted, sometimes with the condition that a new tree be planted elsewhere.

If you cut down the tree without permission, you will have to pay a fine.

Dispose of tree roots yourself or hire a specialist company?

You can safely fell a small tree with a small diameter on your own. The tree roots are then not so widespread that you need machines such as milling machines or cable pullers to remove them.

For larger and taller trees, you should consider hiring a specialist company to dig up and dispose of the tree roots, trunks and branches. This costs some money, but on the other hand, the specialist can save you from major damage to buildings and the garden itself.

Take care of the disposal yourself, be sure to pay attention to safety. Motor tillers, for example, may only be operated by people who are familiar with the handling.

Leave tree stump or not?

If cutting down a tree is unavoidable, consider removing the whole tree from the yard, including the roots, or leaving the stump. This can often be integrated very well in the garden and becomes a decorative focal point, for example as a

  • bird bath
  • table base
  • carving
  • Parking space for hanging baskets

If the stump remains, the effort is much less, because you don't have to dig it up or hire a company to dispose of it.

What to do with the leftover roots?

It is not that easy to dispose of large amounts of tree roots. In many cities, they do not count as green waste and are not accepted by municipal waste disposal.

If you have commissioned a specialist company to dispose of the tree and its roots, you do not have to worry. Specialist companies take over the removal of the tree remains.

If you want to dispose of the tree yourself, the only option is often not only to dig up the roots by hand, but also to saw them into small pieces and chop them up. It remains to be seen whether the effort is worth it.

tips

If you let the tree stump die off in the ground, you not only save yourself a lot of work. At the same time, you are doing something to protect the environment. The decomposing root wood provides food and shelter for numerous useful microorganisms.

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