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Did you know that tree stumps make bird baths that will encourage a wide variety of wild birds to visit your yard? Indeed, birds need a ready source of water, and they’ll happily drop in on an inviting bird bath. Keep reading for a few thoughts on how to turn a tree stump into a delightful avian spa. Essentials Before you pull out your toolbox to get started creating a bird spa, it’s important to think like a bird for a minute. What do birds want in a water source? Experts say that birds flock to a space that is
Design a bird bath to complement your yard Now that you know the things that your outdoor friends are looking for in a watering spot, it’s time to let your creative side take over to create a bath that adds to the beauty of your yard. Take a close look at your landscaping and let it guide your design. Fortunately, there are countless examples of how to turn a tree stump into a bird watering area on the internet. Check out these fantastic bird baths for some inspiration: Final thoughts Why consider stump removal when you can make the tree stump in your yard into a bird bath? Indeed, with a little creativity and effort, you can transform your yard into an avian meeting place that will give you countless hours of viewing pleasure throughout the year. Of course, not all tree stumps make bird baths. The talented stump removal technicians at Buffalo Stump Removal provide a complete range of straight-forward and affordable services for all of those tree stumps that can’t take on new life as a bird bath. CONTACT us today for a friendly and upfront estimate for all of your tree stump needs. Ask anyone who’s done it, and they’ll tell you the same: Tree stumps are a doozy to remove in most cases. Often, what starts out looking like a small job turns into a days-or-months-long fiasco. To make the most of your stump removal situation, you need to pre-plan. Use this guide to determine the best mode of stump removal for your circumstances.
DIY Stump Removal For everything under the sun, there is a DIY method people swear by. (DIY deodorant is one of those things we wouldn’t recommend--just saying.) If you have one to two months to wait for your stump to rot, DIY stump removal is a good choice for you. First, it’s incredibly cost-effective. As long as you have a chainsaw, a drill, and a shovel on hand, all you’ll have to buy is a chemical rotting agent (Potassium nitrate works great, and it’s cheap.), and some fire starter. The downside to this option is that it’s a several-step process and can take up to a few months to complete. The upside is, the smaller and older your stump is, the quicker you can get-er-done. Rent a Stump Grinder Many hardware stores rent out stump grinders for a couple of hours to a few days. If you have one or two stumps, call around and price check. On average it will wind up costing you approximately $100 for as many stumps as you can grind in one day. The downside to this option is that stump grinders are challenging to use if you’ve never managed one, and a few stumps could wind up taking you all day. The upside to this option is if you know how to use a stump grinder, you could have those suckers extracted within a few hours. Hire a Stump Removal Company Hiring a professional means you don’t have to spend your own time or energy removing stubborn stumps. Stump removal companies have the tools and the know-how to remove as many stumps as you need gone, and odds are, they’ll be much faster than any DIY method. Prices vary depending on how many stumps you have. Buffalo Stump Removal guarantees competitive prices and excellent work, and they save you even more money by offering a free estimate when you text STUMP to 67076. Those stumps have been dotting your landscape for a while now, and you’ve finally decided they need to go. But what is the most cost-efficient way to deal with stump removal? The first step is to determine which method you’re going to go with. From using chemicals or fire to renting a stump grinder to hiring a professional, here’s the lowdown on the average costs for stump removal: Stump Removal Cost by Method Burn the Tree Stump Potassium nitrate: $6 Fire starter: $5 Total cost: $10 Burning out a stump yourself can be the most cost-effective option, but it’s only worth it if you have the time to wait. This method can take up to a few months from start to finish, but all it will cost you is a few bucks for potassium nitrate (to rot the wood) and a few bucks for fire starter.
Rent a Stump Grinder Rental price: $75-100 and up for one day Big hardware stores will often rent out stump grinders. The average price is around $75 for four hours, and $100 and up if you want the machine for an entire day. If you only have a few stumps to grind, this method might end up being the right price.
Average price for one stump: $100 Some stump removal services charge per inch of tree; expect to pay around $3-4 per inch. Other companies charge per stump; the national average is $100 per stump.
If you live in the Buffalo area and want a free stump removal quote, text STUMP to 67076 or visit the Buffalo Stump Removal website. Let me guess: Your wife or girlfriend wants those ugly stumps in your yard to disappear. Or maybe you’re just sick of mowing around the seven giant hunks of rotting wood dotting your lawn. Perhaps you’re trying to sell your house, and you know the market value will increase if you rid the yard of the unsightly tree stumps. Either way, the burden is on you to figure out the best stump removal method. If you have multiple stumps, grinding them down might just be the fastest way to go. Here’s how: How to Grind a Stump Yourself Tools Needed: Stump Grinder, chainsaw, protective goggles, hearing protection It’s up to you to determine whether you want to rent or buy a stump grinder. Many big-box hardware stores rent them out for day use for around $100. Alternatively, you can purchase one if you want to spend from $1,400 to $5,000. If you do rent a stump grinder, ask the rental dealer to give you a rundown on how the machine works. If you purchase one, read the directions and warnings thoroughly. Stump grinders are heavy machines, and the blades are sharp. There’s little room for error--be sure you know what you are doing before you attempt to use one on your own. Step 1: Clear the area around the stump of rocks and debris. Step 2. Using a chainsaw, cut away as much of the top of the stump as possible. You will want to try to cut it as close to the ground as you can. Step 3: First, position the grinder wheel right over the top of the front stump edge. Turn the machine on and lower it down into the stump a few inches. Swing the grinder wheel from side to side slowly, and you will see the wood chunks begin to clear. Raise the grinder wheel up and back down onto a new area of the stump and repeat this process until you have ground the whole stump. Stand towards the back of the stump grinder, and stay clear of the grinder wheel at all times. Consider Hiring a Stump Removal Service If you’re like most people, you don’t have the time to spend an entire day dealing with a stump grinder rental company and grinding stumps. Why not let the professionals at Buffalo Stump Removal do the heavy lifting for you? From multiple stump removal to commercial stump removal, we have the tools for every job. Call us or text STUMP to 67076 for a free estimate. Billy had an ugly stump in his yard, and he wanted it gone. Billy tried to haul the stump out of the ground with his truck and some chains. The stump took the whole bumper off. Billy’s friends laughed at him, and now Billy’s sad. And the worst part is, the stump is still there. Do you have an unsightly stump? Don’t be like Billy. There are other tried-and-true methods for getting rid of an irritating stump; one of those methods is wielding the power of fire and hot burning diesel fuel. If you’re wondering how to burn a stump with diesel, you’ve come to the right place. Is it Safe to Burn With Diesel? Diesel fuel is known to burn hot with a fire that lasts and lasts. But is it safe to use outdoors? Diesel contains sulfur and other hazardous compounds, but because of United States emission laws, the diesel you will find in the store is relatively safe to use. Check with your local fire department to stay up to date on burn laws before you attempt to set any fire on your property. Steps to Burn a Stump with Diesel
There you have it. You removed the ugly stump, and now your yard (and your bumper) will thank you. No Time? Call Buffalo Stump Removal Do you have a stump, or multiple stumps, that need to be gone, pronto? Call the experts at Buffalo Stump Removal for all your residential or commercial stump removal needs. From stump grinding to multiple stump removal, we do it all, and for the lowest price. Your yard would sure look lovely if it weren’t for those pesky tree stumps. Not to mention it’s hard to get the mower around them. You want them gone, but you don’t know the first thing about how to remove a tree stump. Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with this list of the most common ways to manually remove a tree stump. Use a Stump Grinder Check with your local hardware store--many of them carry stump grinders available for rent. For around $100, you can rent one and grind away at that stump yourself. Be forewarned: Stump grinders are big, unwieldy things, and the actual task of grinding down a stump can be tougher than it looks on the surface. Chemical Stump Killer Chemicals speed up the decomposition process of the tree. In a few weeks up to several months, the stump should be spongy and easy to hack away. You can purchase products, like Bonide and Spectracide, but most products list potassium nitrate as their main ingredient. Potassium nitrate (also called saltpeter) speeds up the rotting process in the wood just as adequately as chemicals do, and it’s easy to buy in its natural form. To use chemicals to kill your stump, drill many 12 inch holes into the stump at an angle. Pour the chemical into the holes, topping with boiling water if the directions request it. Now, you just have to let time work its magic. Burn the Stump First, cut off the top of the stump with a chainsaw. Then follow the directions for the chemical stump killer: You have to soften the tree before it will burn. After letting the stump rot for several weeks to a month, clear the area, cover the stump with kindling, and light it up. The fire might burn for several days, and you need to be sure to put it out before it gets too far into the root system lest you start a dangerous underground fire. Don’t Have the Time? Call In the Professionals Your safest and fastest bet for commercial or residential stump removal done right is to call Buffalo Stump Removal. Our trained professionals are well-versed in stump grinding and other methods of stump removal. Call us today, and we’ll have those unsightly stumps gone in a flash for the lowest price, guaranteed. Type “stump grinder blade” into the internet and see what happens. Maybe that’s how you ended up here. Perhaps you were left with a list of articles about stump grinders or stump grinding. The point is, it’s not as easy or common to shop for stump grinder blades online as it is to shop for, say...bowls. (Yes, you read that right. According to Time, that’s a thing people actually buy online.) If you’re lucky enough to own your own stump grinder and you’re looking for stump grinder blades to purchase, look no further. We have scoured the internet and put this list together just for you. Greenteeth Stump Cutters These Greenteeth Stump Cutter tools aren’t your average stump grinder blade. They were created to cut stumps more efficiently with shearing rather than shredding action. Made out of quality carbide, these stump cutting teeth are high quality, aggressive, and efficient. A variety of models are in stock to fit most machines. They also sell Diamond and Green Silicon Carbide Grinding Wheels and other stump grinding accessories. Price for Greenteeth stump grinder blades: $6 to $12 per tooth CEI Supply This retailer supplies their own brand of stump grinder teeth along with a variety of other brands. CEI’s blades are available in straight, left, and right for perfect configuration. They are tungsten carbide tipped, and the more you buy, the more you save. CEI Supply carries a variety of styles to fit all the popular stump grinder brands. Price for CEI stump grinder blades: $4 to $10 per tooth Have You Considered Hiring a Stump Removal Company? If you’re tired about reading about stump grinder blades, and you just want that unsightly stump gone, already, call the professionals at Buffalo Stump Removal. We can have that stump demolished faster than the time it takes you to type “stump removal Buffalo” into your Google search bar. Okay, maybe not that fast. But we’re pretty quick, and our prices can’t be beat. Text the word STUMP to 67076 for a free estimate. Stump grinding is arguably the fastest method to get rid of pesky stumps in your yard. The catch is most people don’t have stump grinders just lying around. You’ll have to either rent one or find a company who offers stump grinding services. But which option is best? Let’s explore the costs associated with grinding down a stump.
Stump Grinding Cost To Hire: Most companies don’t charge hourly but rather per inch of tree. The average cost per inch is around $3.50. Many companies opt to simply charge a flat fee per stump, with discounts added if multiple stump removal is required. The average price for one stump is about $100. To Rent: One well-known company rents out stump grinders for around $75 for four hours. The price goes up to $100 for a whole day’s use. According to our research, this is about average. Expect to pay around $100 to rent a stump grinder for full-day use. One thing to keep in mind when renting a stump grinder is that if you run into unforeseen issues, such as the roots being deeper than you expected, you could end up spending a lot more time and cash than you originally bargained for. Another factor to consider is that stump grinders can be challenging to use. Many people find that while grinding down their stump, they actually do quite a bit of damage to their yard. The benefit of hiring a commercial or residential stump removal company is that they have the experience to get the job done right and the ability to leave your yard looking its best. It’s prudent to call around and see what your options are, but after looking at the average numbers, it’s easy to see that hiring a stump removal service might be the best bang for your buck, and for your back, too. If you reside in near the Buffalo, NY area and have an ugly stump (or ten) you want gone, call Buffalo Stump Removal. We’ll remove your unsightly stumps for the best price, guaranteed. That old stump has been sitting in your yard for who knows how long, and you’ve decided it’s finally time to say goodbye. There are various methods for removing a stump yourself, and most of them take a little bit of time to work. Chemical stump removal is a good option if you don’t want to deal with the dangers of fire, or you don’t relish the idea of the physical labor that goes with stump grinding. If you choose this route, it’s easy to find chemical stump removers at a local hardware store or online. Use this handy list to choose the stump killer that’s right for you. Spectracide Stump Remover Granules Spectracide comes in an easy to pour container. It works best on dead, dry stumps. If the stump is fresh, the manufacturer recommends you kill the stump first with an herbicide or brush killer. The stump will quietly decompose over the course of a few weeks to several months. Main ingredient: potassium nitrate. Ferti-Lome Brush Killer Stump Killer Ferti-Lome is a liquid you can spray, paint on, or pour. You can drill holes into the stump before applying the product, or the manufacturer claims you can simply paint Ferti-Lome on the stump. Main ingredients: triclopyr, butoxyethyl ester. Bonide Stump and Vine Killer This product comes with a brush-top applicator so you can apply it right from the bottle. The manufacturer suggests applying it directly to the stump-top. Does not harm surrounding plants. Main ingredient: sodium metabisulfite Pros and Cons of Chemical Stump Killers The great thing about using chemicals to remove a stump is that it is such an easy process, and most of these products are affordable. The downside, of course, is the time it takes for the products to work. Another disadvantage: Using chemicals in your yard poses a risk to children and animals, so be sure to cordon off the tree stump if you think a child might play on it. If you live in the Buffalo area and have a stump that you need gone right away, give us a call at Buffalo Stump Removal. We can have that stump gone for good at a fraction of the time a chemical removal would take. Welcome back to DIY Ways to Burn a Tree Stump. In the last blog in this series, we discussed a well-known method of stump burning that takes a lot of time and energy. As the well known saying goes, “Ain’t nobody got time for that!”
There is a faster way to burn a stump, but it does require a little more work with a saw, and you’ll need a few special supplies. If the idea of burning a stump in as little as a few days sounds good to you, keep reading. 2. Create a stove to burn the stump. Supplies needed: Sawzall; 55-gallon barrel, bottom removed; kindling and accelerant
Which Method Should You Choose? There are certainly pros and cons to both of these stump burning methods. For method one, you’ll have to be extremely patient. For the second method, you’ll need a few supplies that not everyone has just laying around. With both methods, you’ll be using fire, which can quickly get out of control if you’re not extremely cautious. Hire a Professional to Save Time and Stress If you don’t want to hassle with digging, grinding, or burning that stump out yourself, why not consider hiring a professional? At Buffalo Stump Removal, we are well versed in all of the methods guaranteed to get that stump out fast. We offer many stump removal services, including multiple stump removal, stump grinding, and commercial stump removal. Contact us today, and we’ll remove your stumps fast, efficiently, and for a great price. |
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