The Reality of Replanting After Stump Removal Many Australian homeowners assume that once a stump is ground down into woodchips, the site is immediately ready for a new sapling. However, attempting to replant a tree in the same spot after stump grinding without proper soil remediation is a recipe for failure. While the visible portion of the tree is gone, the underground ecosystem is in a state of flux. The process of stump grinding leaves behind a high concentration of sawdust and woody debris. If left unmanaged, this organic matter creates a biological “nitrogen vacuum” that can starve a young…