Ways to plant a tree stump
- Plant small perennials
- Green with climbing plants
- Planting succulents
- Let the moss grow
Hollow out tree stump for planting
To be able to plant a tree stump directly, you need 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
- Planer
- Wood rasp
- small saw
- Emery paper
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First, cut small slits criss-cross in the wood. The partition walls can then be easily broken out with the chisel. The surface is later smoothed with appropriately coarse-grained emery paper. 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 hollowed out completely, cut it in advance with a saw in two halves, which you put back together 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 hollow 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 tree trunk with succulents
There are a number of native succulents that prefer a location on rotting wood. Wild orchids are one of them, as are some types of moss and pubic flowers.
These plants need very little nutrients and are therefore ideal for planting a tree stump.
Plant ivy on tree stump
If the tree trunk is in a very shady place, you should opt for ivy for greening. Ivy does not have very deep roots and develops aerial roots that cling to the tree trunk. The tendrils grow down over time and later completely envelop the tree stump.
Plants for partially shaded locations
In partially shaded locations, clematis is a good choice. However, you need to plant the clematis next to the tree stump and then tie up the shoots. As half-shade plants, you can also place evergreens or Jelängerjelieber around the tree trunk.
Climbing roses in sunny locations
Rose lovers plant climbing roses around the tree stump. For this, 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 very artistically. There are real masters at the saw who carve beautiful animal figures such as owls or other birds into the tree trunk.
