If you’ve got a shady spot under trees, use tree stumps and logs as decoration and to create a ‘stumpery’ – and it’s the perfect solution to areas with big tree roots too. See top stumpery tips from the gardeners at Doddington Place Gardens and garden designer Posy Gentles.
00:00 Welcome
00:24 Doddington Place Gardens https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/
01:05 Why have a stumpery?
03:10 Where to get tree stumps for your stumpery
03:30 Can you pick up a tree stump if you find it lying around in the countryside?
04:22 Can you dig up tree stumps?
05:02 How to place tree stumps in a stumpery
06:50 What plants do you plant in a stumpery?
08:41 How to create a rockery video: https://youtu.be/whDfzvMn9Zw
09:19 What plants to plant around tree roots?
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27 Comments
Very interesting! The first I’ve heard of stumperies.
Thank you for this lovely video. I’ve been working on a stumpery for a few years now. I fell in love with them when years ago I saw a video of then, Prince Charles stumpery. Your ideas are the best Alexandra. 🙂
I love how this amazing video made lots of people remember times of peace.
Thanks for sharing this film!!
Great idea. I have just developed a little boring corner in my garden using a large old stump that came off a farm. Thanks for this topic. It’s so inspiring and such a great use of natural materials.
Once again a wonderful and knowledge full video from you Madam ….Thanks for posting🙏
i love your channel……so well presented
Merci!
C’est vraiment très intéressant!
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Just love this idea. Completely enthralled with the look and, although I have limited space, I think a stump with great character would be a wonderful addition,,almost fairy-like. Need to find a source, though.
Great idea, but I have an issue with the roots facing up with sharp points particularly when placed near steps, paths and edges of the garden. Could cause a serious injury if someone tripped and fell on them.
For anyone wanting to borrow some ideas for a stumpery in small gardens, I reckon you could get some handy inspiration from how many aquascapers use driftwood. Mosses and 'low light' plants are often used with them, including at times with epiphytic plants so it could be quite inspiring!
We have a log pile in a shady corner made from large branches removed over time in our garden. We're relatively certain it's been home to hedgehogs, and regularly see mice and bees emerging from it, as well as it being home to numerous insects.
What a wonderfully helpful video. Thank you so much!!!
Doddington Place Gardens is a really lovely place to visit. The staff are really friendly adn helpful. The head gardener Lucy is really friendly and helpful. It is only open a couple of times a week but they have great planting areas and combinations. Worth. a visit.
Mamalankia!! LOL
What is a mamalankia tree? Its very pretty
I love tree stumps in gardens because they are natural in the landscape, even expected in an organic way, and another element beyond plants and rocks that speaks to nature in its raw beauty. I know…I know…that might be going too far for a tree stump but I really do love them. ♥♥♥
Also in amongst the stumps you could put various logs and twig piles to make a beetle habitat. I think the mix of stumps and logs/twigs looks better than just stumps. It’s more like a natural woodland scene where you might see all these lying about amongst the plants/undergrowth.
I love this idea, and am going to give it a try in a small area.
I started a stumpery before I even knew it was a thing. A couple years ago I saw a cool tree stump at the edge of a Target parking lot in town. My daughter and I hauled it home. My husband was horrified and furious when I put it near my dogwood in the center of the front circular shade garden. I insisted on it, it was so interesting. A few months ago I found yet another really cool tree remnant in the same area. I love my stumpery. In the spring, it is surrounded by lily of the valley, hellebores and woodland phlox. I love having front yard gardens so different from the rest of the neighborhood.
thanks for an unusual video very helpful.
how do you avoid the undesirable insect varieties?
Это волшебно!
The only thing better than a Stumpery is the British accent in saying the word Stumpery! Wonderful!! I have a huge rooty stump that is gorgeously sculptural, nestled nicely in sweet woodruff. All the passersby comment on how much they like it. Another wonderful video. Thank you.
For your walled shady spot- in the link you gave at end for shady garden – design tip 3 Paul Thompson McArthur (charlotte rowe) had a similar space and would look lovely- had tree ferns etc
This is really useful as currently have a tree stump in one border and have thought about ways to keep it however, it still has too much trunk. Also Its a problem area with lots of brambles that keep growing back and too much ivy. There is a gorgeous evening primrose that grows back every year as well as buddleia that are worth keeping. Like the idea of using ferns and grasses.
Holy cow! We have a Christmas tree farm and we burn these up all the time just to get rid of them. Who knew people would pay for them
I like the look of them but would they attract honeyfungus at all?🤔