So that the tree stump doesn't look so disruptive in the garden, there are several ways to beautify it. Planting is quite easy and the tree trunk looks very decorative. With the right plants it becomes an eye-catcher in the garden.
How to plant a tree stump?
To plant a tree stump, you should first hollow out the stump and fill it with garden soil. You can then plant small perennials, succulents, moss or climbing plants such as ivy, clematis or climbing roses, depending on the location and lighting conditions.
Ways to plant a tree stump
- Planting small perennials
- greening with climbing plants
- Planting succulents
- Let the moss grow
Hollow out a tree stump for planting
So that you can plant a tree stump directly, you have to hollow it out. Depending on how long the stump is, it can be hollowed out completely or just a little. This can be done with relatively simple tools (€22.00 on Amazon). Suitable are
- Wood drill
- Chisel
- Planer
- Wood Rasp
- small saw
- Sandpaper
First cut small slits in a criss-cross pattern in the wood. The partition walls can then be easily broken out using a chisel. The surface is later smoothed with appropriately coarse-grained sandpaper. To prevent moisture from penetrating the wood and causing it to decompose, seal the hollowed out areas with varnish or tree resin.
If the tree trunk is to be completely hollowed out, divide it into two halves with a saw and then put them back together after hollowing out.
Suitable plants for tree stumps
If you want to plant plants directly into the tree stump, the type depends on the size of the hole. Fill the cavity with garden soil and place the small perennials in the tree trunk.
Pansies look very pretty in spring and geraniums or petunias in summer.
If you want to use hardy flowers, choose small perennials that are frost hardy.
Plant tree trunk with succulents
There are a number of native succulents that prefer a location on rotting wood. Wild orchids are included, as are some types of moss and pubic flowers.
These plants need very little nutrients and are therefore ideal for planting on a tree stump.
Planting tree stump with ivy
If the tree trunk is in a very shady place, you should choose ivy for greenery. Ivy does not have very deep roots and develops aerial roots that cling to the tree trunk. The tendrils grow down over time and later completely envelop the tree stump.
Plants for partially shaded locations
Clematis is a good choice in partially shaded locations. However, you have to plant the clematis next to the tree stump and then tie up the shoots. As half-shade plants, you can also plant evergreens or evergreens around the tree trunk.
Climbing roses in sunny locations
Rose lovers plant climbing roses around the tree stump. However, the location must be well sunny, otherwise only a few flowers will develop.
Tip
A tree stump in the center of the garden can be used very well for artistic purposes. There are true masters at the saw who carve beautiful animal figures such as owls or other birds into the tree trunk.
