If you’ve ever removed a tree, you know that getting rid of the stump is tough. Some people leave the stump and use it as decoration. You can even turn it into a stool or a planter. Tree stump planters look cool and add a fun touch to your garden. They can be a great centerpiece, especially if you like a natural look.
How To Make A Tree Stump Planter?
- Hollow out the stump. If the stump is new, it will be harder to hollow out because the wood is still green. Older stumps are easier to work with. Use a mattock or pickaxe to dig out the middle. Make sure to wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.
- Create drainage holes. After making a hole that is 6 to 10 inches deep and wide, use a drill to make holes for drainage. These holes should be ½ to 1 inch in diameter and spaced 3 to 4 inches apart. Also, drill some holes on the sides near the base so water can drain out.
- Adding a layer of gravel inside the hollowed stump before soil can improve drainage and prevent root rot.
- Put soil in the hollowed-out stump and water it well. If the soil sinks more than 1 inch below the rim, add more soil and water again.
- You can plant anything that grows well in a container. Try planting tall plants in the center, medium to low-growing plants around them, and trailing plants on the edges. Make sure all the plants need the same amount of sunlight.
A bold arrangement of several tree stumps and logs that are planters with succulents and blooms.
A broken and irregular stump piece with some marigolds and pink blooms and greenery is a lovely and bold decoration to make.
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A large tree stump with greenery, purple, orange and fuchsia blooms and matching blooms at the bottom of the stump for outdoor decor.
A large tree stump with several types of greenery and succulents is a catchy and bold idea for garden styling.
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A rough tree stump with bold red and orange blooms growing on top and side is amazing for adding a woodland touch to the garden.
A rough tree stump with pueple and fuchsia blooms and greenery is a lovely decoration for an outdoor space.
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A small rough planter with succulents, pink and purple blooms and greenery is a bright decoration for a garden.
A small stump with greenery, moss and a large fern on top is a cool and natural decoration for outdoors.
How To Maintain A Tree Stump Planter?
To preserve the bark on a tree stump, use a paintbrush to cover it with a thick layer of polyurethane. This will make it waterproof and protect it from bugs and diseases.
If the stump still has roots in the ground, you can use chemicals to kill decay-causing organisms. This will make the stump last longer. Talk to a professional to make sure you use the right products safely.
Keep the soil moist but not too wet. Feed the plants every two weeks with an organic all-purpose fertilizer until early fall.
A small tree stump with bold pink, fuchsia and purple blooms and greenery is a colorful decor idea for outdoors.
A small tree stump with twigs and branches as a succulent planter with various types of these plants is a trendy natural decoration to make.
A tall tree stump with greenery, purple and pink blooms is a great alternative to a usual planter and it's all natural.
A tree stump as a planter with bold marigolds is a super cool and bold decoration for any outdoor space.
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A tree stump with bold pink blooms cascading is a gorgeous and colorful garden decoration to make.
A tree stump with bold purple and orange blooms, greenery and orange foliage is a cool and catchy decoration for outdoors.
A tree stump with greenery and bright and white blooms is a catchy decoration for a garden.
A tree stump with greenery and bright blooms is a catchy and stylish decoration for a garden, it's a bold and cool solution to DIY.
A tree stump with greenery, red and yellow blooms and some smaller green cascading branches with white flowers is adorable.
A tree stump with lush greenery, navy, red and white blooms and cascading touches is an amazing garden decoration.
A tree stump with pink, red and white blooms and matching flowers around is a lovely outdoor decoration you can make yourself.
A tree stump with various types of succulents looks very nice and chic and will give a fairy tale feel to the garden.
A whitewashed stump with various types of succulents is a bold and catchy outdoor decoration you can make yourself.
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An old stump with yellow and purple blooms and greenery is a very eye-catchy decoration due to the contrast.
An old tree stump as a planter with fuchsia and greenery is an adorable and bold decoration for any outdoor space.
An old whitewashed stump with berries and bold pink blooms and dark foliage is a very bold and statement-like decoration.
An old whitewashed tree stump as a planter with bold purple blooms is a lovely woodland-inspired decoration for your outdoors.
Several stumps as planters for bold purple, red, orange and yellow blooms and greenery are an amazing arrangement for outdoors.
Tree stumps with greenery and bright blooms plus greenery and blooms around are a catchy and super natural decoration for any garden.
Tree stumps with red and white blooms and greenery are amazing for making an outdoor space look bold and all-natural.
By following these steps, you can turn an old tree stump into a beautiful and unique planter for your garden!
More Creative Ideas For a Tree Stump
There are some alternative ways to make a tree stump even better.
- Convert a tree stump into a mini water feature by adding a small pond liner and planting aquatic plants like water lilies.
- Use a tall tree stump to create a vertical herb garden by attaching small pots at different heights.
- Create a small Zen-garden space with bonsai tree stump planters, adding a touch of tranquility to your garden.
- Turn stump into a candle fireplace. Hollow out its top to place candles, creating a magical evening ambiance in your garden.
- Create vertical flower towers by stacking different-sized stumps and planting in each one.
Your garden won’t be the same!