Stump and Tree Advice
Plain answers to the questions Roseville homeowners ask about stumps, roots and trees.
How deep should a tree stump be ground down?
For a lawn, grind the stump 4 to 6 inches below the soil. If you plan to plant, pave or build on the spot, go deeper.
Read the answerWho do I call to remove tree limbs?
For limbs near power lines you call the electric utility; for everything else, call a tree service that does trimming and removal, and for small limbs you can reach from the ground, you may not need anyone.
Read the answerCan I cut my neighbor's overhanging tree branches in California?
Yes, in most cases you can trim branches that hang over your side, up to the property line, as long as you do not go onto your neighbor's land or harm the tree.
Read the answerWhat is the cheapest time of year for tree removal?
Late fall through late winter is usually the cheapest time to remove a tree, because the tree is dormant, crews have more open days and the work is quicker, but a clear dry spell between storms is better than any date on the calendar.
Read the answerDo I need a permit to remove an oak tree in Roseville?
Often yes: Roseville protects native oaks above a set trunk size, so check with the city before you cut a valley oak, blue oak or interior live oak.
Read the answerWill a ground stump grow back?
Usually not, because grinding removes the part of the stump that makes new shoots, but a few kinds of trees can still sprout from roots left in the ground.
Read the answerCan you grind a stump next to a fence or foundation?
Usually yes: a stump grinder can work close to a fence or a foundation, but how close depends on the stump's size, what is buried around it and how much room there is for the machine.
Read the answerWhat happens to the wood chips after stump grinding?
The grinder turns the stump into a mix of wood chips and soil, which usually goes back into the hole, and anything left over can be used as mulch, raked out or hauled away.
Read the answerHow long after cutting a tree should I grind the stump?
You do not have to wait at all: a stump can be ground the same day the tree comes down, and grinding it soon is usually easier than leaving it for months or years.
Read the answerIs stump grinding safe near sprinkler lines?
Yes, it is usually safe once the sprinkler lines are found and marked, because then the grinder can stop short of them or a line can be cut, capped and repaired on purpose.
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