If a tree has to be felled, it is inevitable that the tree root or even a tree stump will remain. You should only remove these residues if there is no other option. So that the sight doesn't bother you, there are many ways to beautify a tree stump.
How to beautify a tree stump?
To beautify a tree stump in the garden, you can plant it, decorate it with potted plants, design it as an art object, make a rustic garden table out of it or construct play equipment for children. Let your creativity run wild and integrate the tree stump into your garden design.
How to Beautify a Tree Stump
A tree stump can be easily integrated into any garden. There are many decorative and useful suggestions for garden design with which you can creatively decorate the remaining tree trunk or beautify it with plants. You can use it for example:
- plant
- decorate with potted plants
- use as an art object
- Make a garden table
- Constructing play equipment
Plant or grow a tree stump
You can plant flowers on a tree stump if you hollow it out a little. For greenery, plant climbing plants such as ivy, clematis, Jelängerjelieber, nasturtium or morning glories around the trunk.
Setting up potted plants
A potted plant can be easily placed on larger tree slices. However, the pot should be secured with screws so that the pot cannot fall down in the wind.
Use tree stump as an art object
If you are skilled with an electric saw (€109.00 on Amazon), get creative and turn the tree stump into a pretty animal or a totem pole. Less artistically gifted people can find accomplished artists online or in their neighborhood who can create real works of art from the tree trunk.
It is also very decorative if you decorate the tree stump with small figures made of stone, wood or iron. If you have several tree stumps in your garden, you can even put together an entire art collection.
Make a garden table or play equipment
Screw a round plate onto the smooth tree stump and you have a rustic garden table.
Tree stumps can also be used as play equipment. For example, you can stretch a rope to build a training device for little tightrope walkers. But make sure that the devices are safe so that no one gets injured while using them.
Tip
The easiest way to eliminate a tree root is to let it die. Although this takes many years, it is the best solution for the garden. As the wood decomposes, the garden soil is enriched with nutrients.
