The After Service Care
Tump grinding is only the beginning; once completed, you will be left with an unattractive hole, a bare piece of ground that must be attended to, and a vast mound of stump grindings. This is where the fun begins, and you can focus on making your lawn look fantastic again. Here are some of the best methods for repairing your grass following stump removal. Before you begin, gather your materials, which should include a rake, clippers or a saw, topsoil, and grass seeds.
Remove any debris from the area. Good planning is essential for gardening success. Grass does not grow well on wood chips, so you must clear the area thoroughly, removing any branches, exposed roots, and wood chips. To remove any remaining exposed roots, you may need to use clippers or a saw.
Plant the seeds. Once the stump grindings have been removed, fill the hole with dirt until the earth is slightly higher than the surrounding area; once the soil has settled, it will be level with the rest of the garden. After that, scatter the grass seeds by hand, uniformly dispersing them and ensuring a fair volume of seed per square inch.
Keep your lawn in good condition. If you want to be rewarded for your efforts with lush green grass, you will need to give the area some tender care. To keep the ground moist, use a fine mist setting on your sprayer, but be careful not to overwater and wash your seeds away. Once the grass has grown an inch or two, it is firmly established and can be treated in the same manner as the rest of the lawn.
Make effective use of your stump grindings. After you have removed the stump, you will be left with a considerable pile of stump grindings that must be disposed of. Here are a few ideas for reusing stump grindings: The stump grindings can be used to fill the hole left by the stump and then covered with topsoil, mulch can be made from stump grinding and you can also compost your stump grindings.
Stump grinding and removal is not a do-it-yourself project. It can be risky, so it is best to leave it to the experienced professionals of Adams Lawn Care. We are based in Cartersville, GA. Call us (770) 387-1593 today and let us take care of your landscaping needs.