How does one get rid of these shrubs. When they die, how do you get rid of the stumps???

You could go to Home Depot and rent a stump grinder. Or cut it as close to the ground as possible and drill holes into it, the more the better. Then fill the holes with jelly or preserves (my fav is strawberry). This will speed up the decomposing process.

You're both wonderful! thank you; I'll be sure she gets these responses quickly. Thanks again.