Eco-Friendly Decor: 5 Beautiful Tree Stump Ideas

by John Griffith
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Cutting down a tree can be heartbreaking but sometimes it is simply needed. The problem is afterward you are usually left with an unsightly stump. Trees have quite the deep root system, so removing the stump can be costly and unpractical. So, what to do then? You can’t just leave it there to stick out like a sore thumb. On the bright side, there are plenty of ways you can upcycle the stump and incorporate it into your landscape design. You simply need to get creative, and that unsightly stump will quickly become an integral part of your garden. That’s why today we will show you some amazing tree stump ideas for inspiration.

There are plenty of ways you can upcycle a stump

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Tree Stump Ideas

If you’ve recently had a large tree removed and now you are left with an awkward looking stump, you might be wondering what to do with it. The great thing about tree stumps is that they can be converted in a bunch of fun ideas! If you don’t want to get rid of the stump or it’s not worth getting rid of it, you can upcycle it. It’s a sustainable way of adding some cool decor to your garden while paying homage to the tree that once was.

The great thing about tree stumps is that they can be converted in a bunch of fun ideas

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#Planter

Stumps can be quite useful. If you enjoy gardening, you know how quickly space finishes in the garden. That’s why you can take advantage of the stump and turn it into a planter! You can either use it to store pots on top or you can hollow out the stump and then fill it with some potting soil and a plant of your choice. This rustic design makes a wonderful addition to any garden.

Take advantage of the stump and turn it into a planter

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#Fairy home

If the stump isn’t too big you can turn it into a cute fairy home. Create a whimsical design that incorporates a variety of natural elements. If you have little ones you can do it together. This is a project all of you can thoroughly enjoy. Add a mossy roof, flowers, figurines, a tiny door, a little fence and anything else you like. Pour in your whole creative energy into it!

Create a whimsical design that incorporates a variety of natural elements

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#Bird bath

A sturdy stump makes an incredible pedestal for a bird bath. If you are looking to attract more feathery friends to your garden, a this is a sure way to do so. You don’t need to do anything fancy. Simply secure a basin on top of the stump and you’ve got yourself a bird bath!  You can add a stone bath, a terra-cotta dish, or even a bowl. Then add some stones, decorate and watch as the birds flock.

A sturdy stump makes an incredible pedestal for a bird bath

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#Table and chairs

Depending on the size of the stump you can easily turn it into a nice table. The bigger, the better of course. You can sand it down and then seal it. Add some smaller stumps around to use as chairs. And that’s that! You’ve got yourself a nice little table set. But even if the stump is smaller, you can still use it as a table to put things on as long as it is convenient. You can also use a smaller stump for a chair and add a table near it.

Depending on the size of the stump you can easily turn it into a nice table

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#Board game

Did you know that you can turn a stump into a fun game? Yep, that’s right! With some paint and a couple of rocks and you’ve got yourself a game of tic-tac-toe. Collect rocks and paint them to your liking, then make lines on the stump. That’s about it! This is a simple project you can do that will bring a lot of joy to your garden.

Did you know that you can turn a stump into a fun game?

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These are some amazing tree stump ideas you can try out in your garden. We hope you found this article interesting. Now you can upgrade your landscape design with these adorable tree stump designs.

These are some amazing tree stump ideas you can try out in your garden

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.