Stump grinding is a process that involves the removal of a tree stump using specialized machinery called a stump grinder. The process involves the use of a rotating cutting wheel with teeth that grind the stump and roots into small wood chips. Stump grinding is typically the preferred method of tree stump removal because it is less invasive than traditional methods, such as digging or pulling the stump out. It is also more efficient and cost-effective, as it takes less time to complete and doesn't require extensive manual labor. Once the stump has been ground down, the wood chips can be used as mulch or disposed of, leaving a level surface where the stump once was.