AT A GLANCE
A tree trunk should be left in the garden as it provides ecological benefits by providing habitat for birds, insects, bats and numerous species of fungi and beetles. In addition, the tree trunk can be planted decoratively or used for practical purposes, such as a garden table or bird house.
Why should you leave a tree trunk?
For the sake of nature, you should leave a tree trunk. Deadwood is a source of plant and animal life. Decorated with simple means, a tree stump blends harmoniously into the garden design. This ecological arguments advocate integrating a sawed-off tree trunk into the garden picture:
- Holes and cracks in the trunk provide shelter for birds, insects and bats.
- When tree trunks rot, 1,500 species of fungi and 1,700 species of beetles find new habitat in them.
- Dead trunk wood is an ideal germination bed for plant seeds of all kinds.
- You can of course plant and decorate a tree stump.
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How can I leave a tree trunk standing and beautify it?
magnificent Embellish climbing plants an old one Tree trunk, which you leave in the garden. Clematis, ivy (Hedera helix) and ramblers are recommended as greenery for a tall tree trunk.climbing roses. Plant a tree stump in a sunny location with lush morning glories (Ipomoea) or fragrant silverweed (Lobularia maritima).
An old tree trunk is the perfect place for colorfully planted pots. The flower mats of hanging petunias and hanging geraniums the rotten wood.
How can I leave a tree trunk and use it sensibly?
If you leave a tree trunk, you benefit from manifold practical uses. A thick, tall tree stump can be transformed into a rustic garden table with a little craftsmanship. You can use nails and metal angles birdhouse or attach a bird bath to it.
Your wallet will also last longer if you leave a tree stump. You are spared the high costs of removing the tree trunk, root stock and roots.
Tip
Cut tree trunk into slices
Does a tree trunk have to be irrevocably removed from the garden? Then slices of valuable wood can be used for creative purposes, from snack boards to tabletops. To do this, cut the log into slices. You can dig up the rootstock and dispose of it. After a 12-month drying phase, each tree disc repeatedly sanded and impregnated with wood oil.
