Gardeners have many options for making the garden naturally beautiful, cozy and creative. Using tree stumps as planters is one of the options. This way you can beautify areas in the garden that otherwise don't look so pretty. Check out how to plant a tree stump in the garden and turn it into a colorful beauty and find out which flowers are suitable for this!
How to make a tree stump planter?
It's easy to plant your tree stump in the garden. One of the options is to make a hollow tree stump planter by simply planting directly into the stump. What do you need? You need to hollow it out using a sharp tool like an ax or hoe. You can also use a chainsaw. Old stumps tend to be soft in the middle, making the job easier to complete.
If you hollow out the stump, you can also provide it with drainage holes. This way you avoid waterlogging and root rot and the stump can last longer. You can also add a layer of gravel to the stump cavity before planting. This would also help with drainage. When you are finished preparing the tree stump, also addsome more compostor potting soil and plant your natural flower pot in the garden.
Another option is to place a container in the hollowed out stump and simply place your plants in it. You can plant various flowers or even seeds directly into the tree stump in the spring.
Which plants are suitable for tree stumps?
There are a variety of plants you can plant in a tree stump. Here are some nice suggestions
Climbing hydrangea is a good choice
If you want to hide your tree stump, we have a good suggestion for you: a climbing hydrangea. The climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala) is as beautiful and lush as the traditional plant, but it is in a trailing form and therefore provides visual interest.
The plant attaches itself to a “host” and grows or climbs around it. This is an easy-care plant that doesn't need much attention. Plus, she’s thrivinggood in full sunor in partial shade. Hydrangeas are known to be somewhat slow growing, so if you are impatient this may not be the best choice.
Carolina jesmine can beautify a tree stump
Carolina jessamine is a colorful and fragrant idea for your tree stump. The plant has pretty yellow flowers. It also smells very good, so any garden would benefit from it. Carolina jessamine needs sufficient sun and water. This way it will thrive and create a beautiful spot in the garden. Consider that this vine contains strychnine-like alkaloids, which can be toxic to humans and animals. So if you have small children or pets, it is not a good idea.
Plant tree stump in the garden with Virginia creeper
You can also plant Virginia creeper on a tree stump. Like the climbing hydrangea, this plant attaches itself to a surface and climbs around it. This creeper has an evergreen color and looks like a classic vine. It must be taken into account that some people may be allergic to the sap of this ivy plant, so keep that in mind when making your decision.
Try with sweet peas
Would you like to plant colorful flowers on your tree stump? Then sweet peas are a good choice. You can choose between annual and perennial varieties. The plants grow to about half a meter high. This way you cover your tree stump lushly and are an eye-catcher in your garden. They thrive in full sun and love moist soil. And near a tree stump the ground is usually wet, so stop worrying and make up your mindfor this colorful plant! There are varieties in red, blue, lavender, pink and bright white.
Clematis is a colorful option
Everyone loves the bright clematis! This plant is more than suitable for covering a tree stump in the garden! It grows quickly and blooms profusely. What else could you wish for? Clematis grows well in full sun - it needs at least 6 hours per day to produce good blooms. Be careful, however, as the delicate roots cannot tolerate heat; Use mulch and keep the soil moist and cool. Likewise, make sure that the soil is loose, well-drained and that it has a neutral pH value.
