Many gardeners find a tree root in the garden to be a nuisance. It is not easy to remove, especially if the tree was very large. If you can't or don't want to dig up the root, you have the option of dividing it with a tiller and getting it out of the ground.
How do you remove a tree root in the garden with a tiller?
To remove a tree root in the garden, you can chop up the root using a tree root grinder. However, it is advisable for inexperienced users to hire a specialist company to avoid injuries and ensure proper disposal.
Rilling off tree roots – do it yourself or hire a professional?
Milling a tree root is not recommended for laypeople. There are many dangers associated with using a motorized tiller. Some gardeners underestimate the power with which the device works. Injuries are therefore inevitable if milling is carried out improperly.
It is advisable, especially if you have a large tree trunk, to commission a specialist company to do the work if you want to dispose of the remains of the felled tree. These companies have the necessary know-how and have milling machines and cable hoists available for all work. If you wish, you can create an offer with all the costs involved - and at the same time take over the removal of the resulting material.
The prices for a company that carries out the milling work are manageable. They are often not much higher than the rental fee for a power tiller. In any case, you will save yourself a lot of work if you have professionals dispose of the tree roots.
How much does a milling machine cost?
If you would like to mill the tree roots in the garden yourself, you can rent a motorized tiller from a specialist retailer. Buying a milling machine yourself is usually not worth it, as it usually doesn't happen that often that trees have to be felled.
The cost of the rental can be up to 250 euros per day. You also definitely need protective clothing (€79.00 on Amazon) when working with the milling machine.
Please follow the safety instructions included with the device. Keep children, animals and unauthorized persons away!
milling out tree roots
Tree roots can even be planted with grass. To do this, you only have to mill out a piece of the tree root so that you can spread a layer of soil of 10 to 15 cm over it.
You can then lay turf over it or sow lawn.
Tree root decomposes in the ground
Milling the tree trunk and tree roots has the advantage that you can simply leave the remains of the root in the ground. Depending on the size of the former tree, it takes a few years for the tree roots to decompose into the ground. The process can be accelerated by milling and dividing the root.
In addition, you can sprinkle some compost starter and mature compost into the holes created by milling. This causes the tree roots to decompose much more quickly.
Tip
Digging up a tree root is a task that many gardeners don't feel up to. Often the entire garden is affected. It is usually better to simply leave the tree stump standing and use it as a natural garden decoration.
