3 Good Reasons To Get Rid Of The Stumps In Your Yard Removing the stumps on your property offers plenty of stylistic, safety and practical benefits. Here are a few reasons to consider grinding away your stumps for good: A stump interrupts the carpet of grass you’ve so carefully cultivated A stump can make lawn maintenance more difficult Rotting stumps attract termites and fire ants You can rely on Pelton’s Tree and Land Services to clear tree stumps from your property.