How long does it take a tree root and stump to decay and cause sinking?
I'm having my driveway paved with asphalt and I have a few tree's (12"-18" in diameter) that are right on the line being cut down. The new asphalt will be going right to the edge of the tree's so they will be coming down.
My question is, would it be OK to leave the root ball underground after being cut and ground down, or will it cause sinking? Debating on grinding the stumps and leaving the root ball underground, or having them excavated.
Think the ground and driveway pavement will sink if I leave the root in the ground that will eventually decay? Or will it take a long while or will the ground stay sturdy enough?
Any feedback appreciated
I'm having my driveway paved with asphalt and I have a few tree's (12"-18" in diameter) that are right on the line being cut down. The new asphalt will be going right to the edge of the tree's so they will be coming down.
My question is, would it be OK to leave the root ball underground after being cut and ground down, or will it cause sinking? Debating on grinding the stumps and leaving the root ball underground, or having them excavated.
Think the ground and driveway pavement will sink if I leave the root in the ground that will eventually decay? Or will it take a long while or will the ground stay sturdy enough?
Any feedback appreciated