Still tripping over that unwanted stump? The kind that catches your mower every time? You know the one. It’s been sitting there ever since that tree came down. rootedingracestumpco.com It’s like a bad tattoo on a clean lawn.
Enough is enough—time to fix it.
Grinding stumps isn’t glamorous. It’s not like it’s exciting work. But the relief afterward? Incredible. Your lawn will finally look smooth again. No more underground dances in your lawn by termites.
The weather in Murfreesboro doesn't help. Rotting wood + Tennessee humidity = mushrooms galore. One guy I talked to said that mushrooms would pop up like little umbrellas after every rain. He said it looked like a fairy convention. Definitely not his landscaping goal.
The fix? Quick and simple. A machine grinds up the stump and turns it into mulch. Usually, reseeding isn’t even required. Just rake the chips, add water, and boom: the lawn is back to normal.
Others light it up, literally. Not a good idea. Fire laws in Murfreesboro are no joke. Also, one neighbor attempted it and almost burned down his shed. He now jokes that he is "retired from DIY fire projects."
Others dump chemicals on it. Pour it on and wait half a year. Six months! In that period, you may plant a small forest. To be fair, they rarely work well. A neighbor wasted two bottles on a stubborn hickory. He said it just sat there, mocking him.
The process is quick—just a few hours. Completed that day. No need to wait. No smoke signals involved. And no HOA complaints.
Worried about roots? Roots do dive down. But grinders go deeper. Machines usually grind 8–12 inches deep. That's enough to stop the plants from growing back and make room for new ones, or a patio if you're finally remodeling your backyard.
A neighbor converted it into a fire pit. Another used it for veggies. Her tomatoes went wild.
Cost? Variable. Size matters. Small stumps are cheap. A massive old maple stump? That’s pricier. Still less than paying in injuries.
Many Murfreesboro residents pick late fall. The grass is sleeping. Soil is steadier. Cleaner job. Crews have lighter schedules than in spring.
Don't wait for the stump to "go away." That might take a long time. Until then, it’s a hazard and an insect buffet.
Just grind it down. Then ignore that it ever happened. Like the bad haircut you got in 2003.