You need to decompose the stump shavings for months before you use them.

Oct 10, One very simple use for stump grindings is to fill in the hole you have just created. If you have some topsoil available, use the stump grindings to fill in most of the hole left by the tree stump, then top it off with your topsoil. Turn Stump Grindings Into CompostEstimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Nov 30, Martin’s Tree Service operators use a state-of-the-art machine for stump grinding to peel away the remaining layers of the tree so you can reclaim your lawn space.

Homeowners may decide to keep the leftover wood chippings because there are creative uses for this stumpcut.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.