If you want the tree roots to remain in the garden and be used as a pretty decoration or useful garden accessory for a long time, you should make them last. Otherwise the wood will decompose over the years. Tips for preserving a tree root.
How can you preserve a tree root in the garden?
In order to preserve a tree root in the garden, cuts and any damage to the outer bark should be sealed with wood glue, varnish, linseed oil, varnish or tree wax. This measure protects the wood from rotting and weather influences.
Preserving tree roots as garden decorations
It sometimes takes more than ten years for a tree root to completely decompose. Many gardeners therefore prefer to integrate the roots of a felled tree into their garden design. There are many decorative and easy ways to beautify your garden with a tree stump or tree root:
- Storage space for bird baths
- Spot space for potted plants
- Base for rustic garden table
- Play equipment for children
Protect tree roots from decay
An undamaged tree root can withstand the effects of the weather well. You should only seal the cuts and any damage to the outer bark. Water and pollutants can get into the tree roots through the cut surfaces. This causes the wood to rot more quickly. Sealing the tree root also prevents air from entering the small openings.
To preserve the tree roots, coat the open areas with suitable materials (€59.00 at Amazon). Depending on what the root is intended for, you can use wood glue, varnish, linseed oil, varnish or tree wax.
Make sure that you only use products that do not contain any harmful substances. They are released over time and contaminate the soil. Especially if children and pets are part of the family, it is better to avoid chemical agents altogether.
Choose a dry day
If you want to preserve a tree root, choose a day that is not rainy. The surface should be as dry as possible so that the agent used sticks well.
Coat the areas with a brush or spatula. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Allow the treated surfaces to dry for several days before further treating the tree root or releasing it for play.
Depending on how well the tree root absorbed the product, you may need to repeat the treatment after a few days.
Tip
You can also add greenery to a tree root very well. If you mill it back 10 to 15 cm, even lawns can thrive on it. A stump can be covered with climbing plants such as ivy or clematis.
