<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Knotty Arboriculture LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[General arboriculture and Stump grinding.  Their meticulous eye for pruning is just as meticulous when it comes to cleanup.]]></description><link>https://www.knottyllc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:16:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.knottyllc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Commercial Properties Should Clear Stumps Before They Become a Site Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[For commercial properties, a leftover stump is rarely just a cosmetic issue. It can affect curb appeal, interrupt maintenance routines, complicate future site work, and create the kind of minor nuisance that tenants, visitors, and property teams keep working around until it becomes a bigger problem.]]></description><link>https://www.knottyllc.com/post/copy-of-how-stump-grinding-fits-into-a-bigger-yard-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5582fde3330becfcc0d47f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:31:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cfe93d_759067026b2142658f90bff05ce92981~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Stump Grinding Fits Into A Bigger Yard Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stump grinding is often treated like a small standalone job, but many homeowners start thinking about it right when they are trying to improve the rest of the yard too. In that context, it is less about removing old wood and more about clearing the way for what comes next.]]></description><link>https://www.knottyllc.com/post/how-stump-grinding-fits-into-a-bigger-yard-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55673c419af4c003fcc530</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:32:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cfe93d_aa39a6fba42e46dd90cb6dee8744ea01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Remove a Stump Yourself or Hire a Professional?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners are used to doing a lot on their own. So it is natural to look at a stump and wonder whether this is one more job that could be handled with enough time and effort. Sometimes the better question is what is the smartest way to get it solved.]]></description><link>https://www.knottyllc.com/post/should-you-remove-a-stump-yourself-or-hire-a-professional</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55670178b0c4eececa2895</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:31:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cfe93d_b2ed4317f705429682b0fc39bdc14e3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens When You Don't Take Care of That Stump]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a tree is removed, it is very common to leave the stump behind for a while. Sometimes that feels harmless at first. The question is what “leaving it alone” usually looks like once the stump becomes part of everyday life around the property.]]></description><link>https://www.knottyllc.com/post/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-stump-alone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5565e9870c7bdb8f4142c8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:27:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cfe93d_a9acdd9de774453bad9ed6f6b6aef7f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Peterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is It Time to Grind That Stump? A Homeowner’s Practical Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stump does not always feel urgent at first. Then it starts catching the mower, interrupting plans for the yard, and turning into one of those property problems that seems small until it keeps showing up.]]></description><link>https://www.knottyllc.com/post/is-it-time-to-grind-that-stump-a-homeowners-practical-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43279769b2dfbbf12a119f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:21:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cfe93d_d7190af317f84be0a2ad6ce0a7445172~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Peterson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>