If you want to integrate a tree stump in the garden as a decoration, it should last as long as possible in order to defy wind and weather. How can the tree stump be sealed in an environmentally friendly way so that it doesn't decompose so quickly?

There are several ways to seal a tree stump

What means to seal oneself?

First and foremost, the places where the tree was felled must be sealed. Moisture and bacteria, which decompose the wood, penetrate particularly easily into the interfaces. The following are available as means:

  • linseed oil
  • wood varnish
  • wax
  • paint

First of all, the type of tree is important. Some types of wood are very weather-resistant and can also cope well with moisture. They only need to be coated with oil or varnish.

Softer woodwork will require multiple treatments until sealed. The garden trade offers suitable means for this. Be sure to use only non-toxic solutions to make the stump durable. This is especially important when children and pets use the garden.

Properly seal tree stump

The tree stump should be dried for as long as possible. Find a time when there is no rain forecast for a long period of time to allow the sealant to set. If necessary, you must attach a protection against moisture after sealing.

Apply linseed oil or wood varnish with the brush. Sometimes you have to repeat the sealing after a few days.

tree stump grow

Tree wax (€12.96) is available from specialist retailers. It is applied to the cut with a spatula. The thicker the mass, the longer it takes for the wax to harden.

Seal tree stump with varnish

If you want to decorate the tree stump with decorative objects to beautify the garden, it is usually sufficient if you paint the tree stump with wood varnish on a dry day.

Tree stump as a table base

If you want to use the tree stump as a base for a table, you do not need to seal it. By applying the table top, the residual limb is protected from moisture.

tips

One way to easily seal a tree stump is to use wood glue diluted a bit. This mixture is applied to the cut point of the tree stump that is as dry as possible. After that, the glue just has to dry well.

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