Do You Need Stump Grinding? Signs in Sioux Falls Yards
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County Minnehaha County
EAB status confirmed-in-city; Minnehaha County under state Plant Pest Quarantine
Population ~213,000 (2024 city estimate)
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A stump in a mowed lawn area, near a walkway, or one that’s started sprouting new growth from the roots are the common reasons to grind rather than leave it. A stump tucked in an unused corner of the yard is lower priority, though it will eventually attract insects and fungus as it decomposes regardless.
Frequently Asked
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Will a stump keep sprouting new growth if I don't grind it?
Many species will send up sucker shoots from the stump or roots for a season or two — grinding stops that regrowth, while leaving it means periodically cutting the sprouts back.