Stump grinding only removes the roots closest to the stumps base unless a prior agreement with the customer is made. Our standard practice is to start about 6 inches from the base of the stump and grind 6 to 8 inches below ground level unless otherwise requested. This will leave your yard with root off shoots although, they will typically not be visible. This is the main reason you can’t replant a tree in the exact spot where a previous tree grew.