Tree stumps in your landscape can be a nuisance and eyesore but they don't have to be.  Below are several ideas to turn those ugly tree stumps into something useful and creative.  However, if these ideas do not appeal to you call the tree services Dayton OH depends on for affordable and efficient stump removal.  

Tree Stump Bird Bath.  This is ideal for bird lovers and watchers, putting the stump to good use for your local wild birds.  You can either top a low cut stump with a commercially purchased birdbath or you can carve out a hollow section in the stump, line it with plastics and fill with water.  This is a great use of a tree stump that benefits nature after you have had the tree removed.  

Tree Stump Tree House.  This idea may take more work but again it is a great use of a tree stump to entertain your children and their friends.  The stump can function as the base for a tree house built largely from treated lumber.  While it may not technically be built into a tree, the structure will have the foundation of a tree stump.  

Tree Stump Planter.  We got this idea from a Lowes Home Improvement blog article.  With a level cut stump, you ring the outside of the stump with chicken-type wire.  From there, you fill in the chicken wire holes with organic moss to form the planter.  You can then fill with planting soil.  Not only can you plant flowers, herbs, etc in the planter but the sides, with the moss, made for a great planting environment too.  

Tree Stump Carving.  This may take a professional carver or chainsaw artist, but this is one of the more attractive ideas to re-purpose a tree stump.  Actually, often times, the trunk is left to a height of about 8 to 10 feet to facilitate a larger "canvas" for the sculpture.  Think totem pole when envisioning the possibilities a tree trunk can be carved into.   We have seen tree trunks carved into very beautiful works of art in Oakwood, OH and Beavercreek, OH.

Elf Cottage Tree Stump.  While this may not meet the definition of a house, in terms of being able to enter it, the visual certainly will remind you of a cottage in the woods.  To craft, you simply need to create a wooden roof over the base of the tree stump with a door to create the facade of a miniature home.   

Tree stumps don't have to be eyesores in your landscape.  We have seen a variety of ways people re-purpose them in their landscapes and gardens.  However, if you aren't this creative or just don't have the time to spend on your tree stump, please call Tree Service Dayton OH for a free tree stump removal estimate or complete our contact form.  We can either grind the stump below the ground or remove it entirely.  

A lot of homeowners have faced the problem of tree removal, which doesn’t always end when a dead tree is being cut down. Removing the tree’s stump is a wildly different process – most times, it’s more difficult than the actual tree cutting. As a result of this, many homeowners have chosen to forgo the removal of the entire tree stump. However, listed below are several reasons why you should consider stump removal on your property. 

Safety Hazard
The presence of a tree stump in your yard can pose safety hazards for anyone who may run into it. When the stump starts to get covered by grass or weeds, it might be accidentally run over while cutting the grasses or cleaning the lawn, which could possibly damage your lawn mower, leaving you with no other option than to pay for repairs or get a new one. It becomes a difficult obstacle as you try cutting the grass around it without touching the stump.

Pests
Tree stumps attract bugs and different vermin. Termites are a particularly damaging insect that could move to the home once they have grown too big in number to be restricted by the stump.

A neglected stump on your property will certainly invite fungi, rot, and pests, such as carpenter ants and other armful ones, which can spread to various areas of your home.
Although live trees could as well be susceptible to disease and infestations, tree stumps are primarily vulnerable. If tree stumps harbors disease, it's possible that the disease will spread to other live trees.

Unwanted Growth
There are always tendencies for tree stumps to generate new tree growth. Sooner or later, you start noticing the growth of a small shoots on that particular spot where you never wanted a tree; certainly, this will make your yard look less appealing. Further, as stump decay they tend to foster mushroom growth in your yard – something that is equally unattractive. 

Space
​Tree stumps consume space in your yard. If you’re trying to plant new trees, create a lawn space, add a pool or build play vicinity, a stump could foil your plans. Moreover, (this is true for live trees, too) roots could keep growing and intrude with other infrastructures such as pipes, sidewalks, driveways, and many others.

Tree Service Dayton OH provide tree removal and stump grinding or removal services.  The next time you need a tree removed, to include its stump, please call for a free estimate.  

In the tree business, some jobs are just too big for the average property owner.  Consequently, you will need to hire a professional tree service company in Kettering, OH.  For the average property owner, the rule of thumb should always be: if you can't keep both feet on the ground, then the job should be left to the professionals.  Tree service companies in Dayton, OH have the licensing, insurance, experience, and skills to perform the most complex tree care services efficiently and safely.  With that said, hiring a tree service company is not without risks, as you can make a mistake in misjudging an unreputable company for a professional one.  Below are the top 5 questions or considerations you should evaluate when hiring a tree service company in Dayton, OH.

1. Do they offer a current certificate of insurance and a written copy of their work contract?  This should literally be your #1 criteria when evaluating tree service companies.  Without proper insurance, as the property owner, you could inadvertently expose yourself to financial and legal risk.
2. What are the tree company's credentials, in terms of recognized standards and certifications?  The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA),  International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP), and the Better Business Bureau all provide a business important credentials and certifications that must be considered by prospective customers.  
3. Will the provide a list of references; and are their online (Google, Yelp, Homeadvisor, BBB, etc.) references sound.  And, always ask for current references, within a month or two - you do not want very old references as things may have changed since then.  
4. Do they provide a detailed, written estimate of the work to be performed?  Also, obtain at least 3 estimates from quality companies (that meet the criteria above) and compare and contrast them.  This leads to the next criteria.  
5. How will they approach the tree care project and what equipment will be used?   Ideally, you will want the tree service company in Kettering to climb the tree you wish to be trimmed or removed.  The less equipment in your yard and landscape the better.  However, if they are going to have to access your property with equipment, what do they propose will be the least impactful.  Further, what is the policy (and insurance) offer if damage occurs.  Lastly, it is an excellent idea to take photos prior to work being performed to document the as-is condition of your property. 

One last tip is to only put down a deposit when you book/schedule.  You don't want the tree service company having all your money prior to the work being completed.   Tree removal, tree trimming and other tree care work need not be risky if you select the proper tree service company in Dayton.