Charming 25+ tree stump design ideas for your garden

Reusing tree stumps and decorating ideas
When it comes time to cut down your tree, you want to think ahead and decide what to do with the stump. You can have it ground or removed by the tree service, or you can save and reuse it in your yard. Consider the following:

Here are ten ways to creatively reuse your stump:

1 – Plant a tree in your stump

This may seem strange, but when your stump starts to rot in the middle, you can plant a seedling or a sturdy outdoor plant directly into the stump. Simply cover the roots with nutritious compost and silty soil, watering two to three times a week.

This would most likely work best in a stump cut within one to two feet of the ground. Taller stumps would work for climbing or creeping plants.

2 – Tree Stump Plant Base
Potted plants appear on tree stump

Display your favorite potted plants by placing them on top of the stump. You can also use your stump as a place for your indoor plants to get some sun.

The stump height for this use depends on your preferences. The cut across the stump should be as even as possible for maximum stability.

3 – Tree stump statue pedestal
One way to give your garden statue a more organic look is to use your tree stump as its pedestal. You can complement your statue with surrounding plants or climbing vines.
The stump height for this idea depends on the weight of the statue and your ability to anchor it to the stump. The stability of the statue will also depend on a level cut across the stump.

4 – Tree stump Backyard Art
Your stump can be used to display letters, ornaments, figurines or other collectibles outdoors. You can even place some lawn chairs around the stump and serve some tea.

The stub height for this use depends on what you intend to display and how within reach you want it.

If you like to carve, a tree stump will offer you a “blank canvas” and
6 – Tree stump large shapes
In addition to carving artwork into a tree stump, you can use the entire stump to carve or carve out large objects like a giant Christmas ornament or an oversized mushroom.