It's doubtful any installer would take the time to regrade the area around
all but the very largest of tree plantings. When done properly, the mulched
ring will create a gentle slope into the trunk to make a sort of 'moat',
however.

Regardless, unless the mound is really very noticable, it will probably
settle to grade or very near grade after a few months as the base of the
trunk and roots that you didn't grind rot.

Dave

"Anthony" wrote in message
om...
I recently removed a tree, ground out the tree stump, and patched the
area with sod.

It appears that I put too much dirt in and now there is a slight hump
in this area. However, I am trying to determine if there was already
a "hump" there, due to the tree.

When trees are planted, is the soil around the tree trunk usually
graded towards the tree trunk?

I guess what I am trying to figure out if it is worthwhile to remove
the recently installed sod, and properly level the soil and
re-sod...I'm not sure if the hump is already there in the existing
soil.

Any advise would be appreciated.