So that the tree stump is not so annoying in the garden, there are several ways to beautify it. The planting is quite easy and the tree trunk looks very decorative. With the right plants, it becomes an eye-catcher in the garden.

Succulents feel right at home in the tree stump

Ways to plant a tree stump

  • Plant small perennials
  • green with climbing plants
  • plant succulents
  • allow moss to grow

Hollow out tree stump for planting

In order to be able to 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. Are suitable

  • wood drill
  • chisel
  • plane
  • wood rasp
  • small saw
  • sandpaper

First, cut small slits in the wood in a criss-cross pattern. The partitions can then be easily broken out with the 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, first divide it into two halves with a saw, which you then reassemble after hollowing out.

Suitable plants for tree stumps

If you want to plant plants directly in 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 a tree trunk with succulents

There are a number of native succulents that prefer a location on rotting wood. This includes wild orchids as well as some types of moss and shamrocks.

These plants require very little nutrition, making them ideal for planting in a tree stump.

Plant a tree stump with ivy

If the tree trunk is in a very shady place, you should choose ivy for greening. Ivy does not root very deeply and develops aerial roots that cling to the trunk of the tree. The tendrils grow down over time and later completely envelop the tree stump.

Plants for partially shaded locations

Clematis is a good choice for partially shaded locations. However, you must plant the clematis next to the tree stump and then tie the shoots up. You can also place periwinkle or jellyfish around the tree trunk as semi-shade plants.

Climbing roses in sunny locations

Rose lovers plant climbing roses around the tree stump. For this, however, the location must be well sunny, otherwise only a few flowers will develop.

tips

A tree stump in the center of the garden can be used artistically very well. There are real masters at the saw who will carve beautiful animal figures such as owls or other birds into the tree trunk.

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Garden design