When a tree comes down on your property due to age, disease, or bad weather, an arborist can remove the fallen plant and grind the remaining stump. After the stump is eliminated, you may decide to fill the space with another tree. The stump removal team at Arbor Authority in Athens, GA, will be glad to reinvigorate your landscape. Here, they offer insightful tips for tree-planting success.

If you want to plant a new tree at the site of a recently fallen one, it’s imperative you have the stump and large roots ground out. The roots should be removed because they can interfere with the development of the new tree, and it will take several years for them to decay on their own.

A reputable stump removal company will remove the roots from an area larger than three times the size of the new tree’s root ball. For example, if the root ball is two feet wide, they will clear a 6-foot-wide area of old roots. Then, they will remove as much of the sawdust as possible and use topsoil to fill in the hole.

To increase the odds of success for your new tree, choose a small to mid-size transplant that will take time to reach out to the root zone of the previous tree. A small, young sapling will have plenty of room to grow while any remaining parts of the former tree decompose. Ask your local arborist about small tree varieties that will thrive in your yard.

The stump removal team at Arbor Authority has over four decades of experience providing professional tree trimming and maintenance services. As a result, they will ensure your trees receive the care they need. Give them a call at (706) 654-6225 to speak to a skilled arborist. You can also visit them online to learn more about their tree company.