{"id":1344,"date":"2022-02-17T19:01:55","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T19:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=1344"},"modified":"2022-02-17T19:01:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T19:01:58","slug":"what-to-do-with-stump-grindings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-to-do-with-stump-grindings\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do with Stump Grindings?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once you have cut down the tree and removed the stump, chances are that you will be now left with its sawdust. A lot of people tend to throw it away but there are a lot of uses for it. Knowing what to do with the leftover wood chips can be quite beneficial for your property. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can use stump grindings as mulch, use it for making compost, vermicompost or offer it to businesses that can recycle or reuse it for different purposes. Stump grindings act as excellent mulch and can be used directly on the soil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/What-to-Do-With-Stump-Grindings.jpg\" alt=\"stump grindings after removal what to do with them\" class=\"wp-image-1311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/What-to-Do-With-Stump-Grindings.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/What-to-Do-With-Stump-Grindings-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/What-to-Do-With-Stump-Grindings-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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title=\"Compost\">Compost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-to-do-with-stump-grindings\/#Vermicomposting\" title=\"Vermicomposting\">Vermicomposting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-to-do-with-stump-grindings\/#Offer_it_to_Businesses\" title=\"Offer it to Businesses\">Offer it to Businesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-to-do-with-stump-grindings\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_for_Stump_Grindings_to_Decompose\" title=\"How Long Does It Take for Stump Grindings to Decompose?\">How Long Does It Take for Stump Grindings to Decompose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-to-do-with-stump-grindings\/#How_to_Use_Stump_Grindings_as_Mulch\" title=\"How to Use Stump Grindings as Mulch?\">How to Use Stump Grindings as Mulch?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-to-do-with-stump-grindings\/#After_How_Long_Can_You_Use_Stump_Grindings_as_Mulch\" title=\"After How Long Can You Use Stump Grindings as Mulch?\">After How Long Can You Use Stump Grindings as Mulch?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-to-do-with-stump-grindings\/#Do_Stump_Grindings_Attract_Termites\" title=\"Do Stump Grindings Attract Termites?\">Do Stump Grindings Attract Termites?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-to-do-with-stump-grindings\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do-with-sawdust-from-stump-grinding\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_with_Sawdust_from_Stump_Grinding\"><\/span>What to Do with Sawdust from Stump Grinding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most common uses of leftover sawdust include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mulch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mulch\"><\/span>Mulch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sawdust or wood chips from stump grinding can act as a wonderful mulching material. These tiny pieces of wood are very suitable around acid-loving plants as they acidify the surrounding soil a bit as it decomposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are using grindings as mulch, make sure to fluff it up every alternate week to avoid it becoming too compressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"compost\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compost\"><\/span>Compost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes a wonderful addition to compost. But keep in mind that it should only be used in moderation, wood chips are high in carbon so it should be balanced with adding substances that are high in nitrogen such as green vegetables and fruit peelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dig a hole into the ground, put some organic waste from your kitchen and some existing soil from your garden into the hole, if you have access to earthworms then adding them would speed up this process even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end add the grindings into this mixture and cover it from the top. Every alternate week expose this compost to sunlight and fresh air and spray some water into the mixture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vermicomposting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vermicomposting\"><\/span>Vermicomposting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also let the worms do their job with the leftover sawdust. Vermicomposting can turn the sawdust into nutrient-rich worm castings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vermicomposting and Composting can also be combined by adding worms to the compost pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"offer-it-to-businesses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_it_to_Businesses\"><\/span>Offer it to Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These days a lot of businesses have unique solutions for leftover sawdust and trump grinding along with it. This might be especially applicable if you live in a big city. Some companies can use sawdust and convert it into recycled paper, cups and even use it for making decorative items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-stump-grindings-to-decompose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_for_Stump_Grindings_to_Decompose\"><\/span>How Long Does It Take for Stump Grindings to Decompose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sawdust can act as excellent manure and compost for your garden. Simply spreading it across your lawn will decompose it within 8-12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To speed up this process, you can put the sawdust in compost which can break it down within a couple of months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/how-to-rot-stump-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1338\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rot a tree stump fast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-stump-grindings-as-mulch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Stump_Grindings_as_Mulch\"><\/span>How to Use Stump Grindings as Mulch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of using stump grindings as mulch is very simple. All you will need is a leaf rake, a shovel, some method to move the grindings such as a wheelbarrow and a high nitrogen fertilizer <strong>but this is optional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply pick up the grindings from the ground using a shovel. Remove any grass from the grindings but leaves are fine. On the contrary, if you can add some vegetable and fruit peelings from the kitchen into the grindings, it\u2019s even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take this mixture and spread them on top of the soil which is deficient in nutrients. Spread 3-6\u201d thick layer around plants and small trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might need to add some nitrogen-rich fertilizers to this if you notice any plants losing their foliage. Or you can also add more \u2018green\u2019 mulch like vegetable and fruit peelings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"after-how-long-can-you-use-stump-grindings-as-mulch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_How_Long_Can_You_Use_Stump_Grindings_as_Mulch\"><\/span>After How Long Can You Use Stump Grindings as Mulch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use leftover stump grindings almost instantaneously. If you are converting it into compost, then it might take a couple of months. But it can be used right away as mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-stump-grindings-attract-termites\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Stump_Grindings_Attract_Termites\"><\/span>Do Stump Grindings Attract Termites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To this day, there is no proof that stump grinding attracts any kind of termites or pests. Keep in mind that stump grindings can act as an excellent home for termites so if you already have a termite infestation then leaving stump grindings in your garden can give them a place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But stump grindings don\u2019t have any specific scent or properties which attract termites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stump grindings act as excellent mulch and can also be used for making compost or vermicompost. A lot of businesses also use mulch for making different products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have cut down the tree and removed the stump, chances are that you will be now left with its sawdust. A lot of people tend to throw it away but there are a lot of uses for it. 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