If the dead trees do not pose any safety hazards, consider waiting until winter or late fall to remove them to lessen the impact on your garden.
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I have two medium-sized shade trees located in my backyard planting beds that have died this spring and need to be removed. What do I need to consider before having the trees removed? Consult an arborist if you are unsure whether the trees pose a hazard, but I think it is unlikely since they just died this spring. You may be able to secure better pricing if the work is done in the winter.
Shrubs, ground covers and perennials within a foot or so of the stumps will likely be destroyed or damaged when they are ground out, so you may want to temporarily relocate them before the work is done. If the stump is 2 feet or more in diameter, clear a space that is 2- to 3-feet away from the stump. Your contractor can advise you on the amount of space they need to grind the stumps. Have the stump ground to be at least 12 inches deep if you want to plant new perennials in the same location.
The stump-grinding process will leave a mound of chips mixed with soil that will need to be removed and replaced with topsoil. Be sure to remove the wood chip and soil mix down to the bottom of the hole left by the grinding process. If you plan to have the stumps ground out this winter, you should transplant any valuable perennials and shrubs that are next to the trunk of the tree this fall in preparation for the removal of the tree stumps this winter.
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