Stumps on a Magnolia property get in the way of mowers, fence posts, new beds and building pads. Sticks Tree Service grinds them out, from a single magnolia stump in a front yard to a string of pine stumps along a pasture line. Trey Lamar’s crew brings the grinder from the Cypress yard on Cypress North Houston Road; call 281-373-1472.
Do you offer Stump Grinding in Magnolia, TX?
Yes. Stump grinding by Sticks Tree Service covers the City of Magnolia, subdivisions like Woodtrace, and the rural acreage of southwestern Montgomery County toward Pinehurst. The crew grinds below the soil line and follows the main surface roots, then leaves the spot ready for grass, a garden or construction.
Why acreage collects stumps
Magnolia lots tend to be bigger than suburban Houston lots, often one to two acres, per a local moving guide, and the area has the mature trees of the East Texas Piney Woods with Sam Houston National Forest nearby. Bigger lots with more trees collect more stumps over the years: trees taken for a driveway, a shop, a fence, or ones that blew down. A stump hidden in tall grass is easy to hit with a mower or a tractor, which is a common reason owners call.
Storms add new ones. ABC13 reported that Hurricane Beryl brought down large trees across Montgomery County in July 2024, on top of May flooding. Rain here averages about 50.5 inches a year, and a grinder weighs enough to rut soft ground, so dry spells are the best time for pasture and long-drive work.
Magnolia and live oak stumps
The city’s 2015 Unified Development Code protects live oak and magnolia, according to its Wikipedia entry. That rule is about the trees; once a tree is legally removed, grinding the stump is the cleanup. If you are not sure the removal was cleared with the city, ask before the stump work. Whether the code covers homeowners’ yard trees was not confirmed.
If an oak died for no clear reason, the Texas A&M Forest Service advises against moving unseasoned oak firewood, because of oak wilt. Tell the crew so the wood and chips stay on your property or are handled carefully.
Steps for grinding a Magnolia stump
- Walk the property. Flag every stump, including ones hidden in grass or brush.
- Mark lines. Well lines, septic lines and buried utilities are located first.
- Route the machine. Pick a firm path, through pasture gates if needed.
- Grind. Each stump goes below grade; surface roots are followed out.
- Leave it clean. Chips are left in the hole, spread or hauled, and the area is raked.
What goes into the quote?
- The number of stumps and the width of each.
- Travel across the property between them.
- Hardwood versus pine, since oak and magnolia grind slower.
- Septic, well and utility lines to avoid.
- What happens to the chips.
Around Magnolia
- Magnolia Community Park, in town.
- The historic depot in downtown Magnolia.
- Sam Houston National Forest, the national forest close to Magnolia.
For trees that still need to come down, see tree removal in Magnolia. Live oaks and magnolias you want to keep are covered in tree trimming in Magnolia. The full menu is on tree service in Cypress, TX, and the grinding method is described on stump grinding in Cypress.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Magnolia, Texas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia,_Texas
- 10 Federal Storage, Magnolia guide: https://10federalstorage.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-moving-to-magnolia-tx
- ABC13, Beryl in Montgomery County: https://abc13.com/post/hurricane-beryl-montgomery-county-may2024-flooding-river-plantation/15047156/
- Texas A&M Forest Service, oak wilt: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/prevent-the-spread-of-oak-wilt-this-spring-in-texas
Frequently asked questions
Can you find stumps hidden in my pasture grass?
Yes. Walk the property with the crew and flag the ones you know about; others turn up during the walk.
Is a magnolia stump hard to grind?
Magnolia is a hardwood, so it takes longer than a pine of the same width.
Can I build over the spot after grinding?
Remove the grindings and fill with compacted soil first. Ask your builder what the slab or pad needs.
When is the best time to grind on acreage?
After a few dry days, so the grinder does not rut soft ground.
Can the chips go around my trees as mulch?
Yes, from healthy trees. Keep chips from a tree that died of an unknown cause away from oaks.
Do I need a permit to grind a stump in Magnolia?
No stump-grinding permit was found in research. Check whether the tree’s removal needed city approval first.