The short answer to this question is “a pile of mulch,” which you can use around your yard and garden or ask us to remove completely. Stump grinding equipment utilizes a blade that pulverizes the tree stump and surface roots near your former tree’s base. This creates a pile of shredded wood and soil that may take up more physical space than the stump itself, at least at first. You can use this organic matter in your garden or landscape design. After it’s cleaned up, you’ll be left with an area of your yard that can be planted or built over.