I finally listened to my old boss about stump grinding depth

Margaret White · 2026-03-11T06:05:06.704204+00:00

Honestly, he always said to go at least 12 inches down on oak stumps for replanting, even if the client pushed back. Last year in Charlotte, I only went 8 inches deep on a big one to save time. The new maple I planted there last week is already showing root girdling issues from the old stump pieces left behind. Ngl, he was totally right. How deep do you all usually go for a solid replant job?

andrew6396mo ago

Ever think you could get away with less depth? I used to cut corners too until a willow stump I didn't grind deep enough wrecked a new patio slab. Now I just do the full depth every single time.

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tylerjackson7mo ago

Wait, you planted a maple on top of an old oak stump site? That's asking for trouble.

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phoenix5497mo ago

Wait, you planted over an old stump? @tylerjackson is right.

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