SAve, BEautify and Love Your Trees: Tree CAre Tips

So, that tree that you wanted to get rid of has finally been cut down, and you've now been left with a tree stump. What next? If you want to remove the stump, a tree stump removal service will do it for a reasonable price, based on the size of the stump. However, if your stump is not in the way, then why not make use of it with one of the suggestions below?

Create an Outdoor Eating Area Using Your Stump

A conveniently located tree stump doesn't have to be a nuisance. You can use your stump to create an outdoor eating area. A good-sized stump can be used as a seat. Place a table next to it and a few chairs around, and you've got a place to sit and dine. If you have a substantial stump, it can be used as a dining table. Get a larger piece of wood cut, then attach it to the top of the base and add chairs. If the top has been left roughly sawn, sand it down and add a coat of varnish or paint.  

Make Your Stump a Feature Piece

Garden centres frequently sell tree stumps to be used for decorative purposes. As you have your very own stump, why not make it into a feature? Sand down the top of the tree stump and consider painting it or covering it with colourful mosaic tiles. The finished stump can be used to exhibit a statue, or it can simply be left as a picturesque feature piece.

Use Your Stump to Create a Bird Feeder or Bath

Encourage birds into the garden with a bird feeder or a bird bath. You can use the top of the stump to place bowls of food or water on for the birds. If you have a cat and want a higher feeder to keep the birds safe, then consider one on a pole. Drill a hole in the center of the stump for the pole to fit into.

Turn Your Stump into a Planter

If the tree you cut down was situated within a planting area, then using the stump as a planter is a logical choice. There are a variety of ways you can do this. If you're handy with a hammer and chisel, make a planter out of the stump itself by creating a cavity for soil and seeds. If you would like an easier job, then simply place an appropriately sized plant pot on top.