How to Make a Planter Out Of a Tree Stump

23 April

I've been working hard on my yard since I bought my house last September.

I've had a new sprinkler system installed, pulled about a million weeds, and planted some things. I also made the decision to hire a lawn care service to get my lawn back in shape. It was a mess but I'm already seeing improvements!

There were lots of things lying around outside when I bought the house. Lots of large rocks, an old burn pile from the wood stove, and old tree stumps and logs to name a few.

I decided to try to reuse as much of it as possible and today I'm sharing how I made a cute succulent planter from an old tree stump.

How to Make a Planter Out Of a Tree Stump

This is the tree stump that was lying in the yard when I bought the house. It's very strange how it had this perfectly round bowl in it... I don't know what it's from but my new neighbors tell me that the previous owner made knives and used to have sword fights in the backyard so maybe it had something to do with that.

I thought this would be cute with some hens and chicks planted in it. It is a shallow bowl shape but my thought is that hens and chicks are a succulent and succulents don't need as much water as most plants. The wood should hold in some of the moisture when it gets watered.

We'll see if it works out 😊

Other than what came in the pot, I only needed a little bit of additional potting soil. I put some rocks along the edge because the stump is cut at an angle so I didn't want all the potting soil to run out when it gets watered.

And here is how it turned out.

I found some other ideas for making planters out of tree stumps and logs.

This one also has hens and chicks and some other succulent plants.

Source: Kelley Macdonald

This one looks like most of the stump has rotted away so there's quite a bit of space for plants!

Source: Kenjonbro

Grouping them together looks pretty too.

Source: Unknown

Small plants that don't get very big work best.

Source: Bored Panda

Here they've used a whole log, isn't that pretty?

Source: Homeedit

Do you have any stump planters?

I hope that you enjoyed this post, I love reusing things like this. I have another post about planters that you may like here: 6 Ideas to Add Vintage Flair to Outdoor Spaces

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Comments by Blogger

ANNEApril 23, 2015
Looks so cute Tania! Sorry about the sprinkler system - what a PITA! Your rickety fence looks better than my rickety fence if that makes you feel any better...

xox
NancyApril 23, 2015
It's lookin' good!! Love the bowl stump planter!
Vicky HuntApril 23, 2015
Wow Tania! You made me tired just reading this. Your yard is looking good! I love that Twisted Filbert tree. So cool...I have never seen one. I always have grand plans for my yard, but then I get overwhelmed with the size of it and give up. We live on five acres (mostly wooded) but our yard is probably about an acre. Some day I am going to devote more time to the yard.,,,when we finish the inside of our house I hope! Have a great Friday and weekend!
Kim@Snug HarborApril 23, 2015
I'm always amazed at your energy and at how much you accomplish. The yard is really shaping up.
Art and SandApril 24, 2015
Your garden is coming along nicely. I think my favorite is the contorted filbert bush.

I too have a wheelbarrow in my garden and right now it is spilling over with petunias.
Flipping the FlipApril 24, 2015
Those arborvitaes from Costco are great -- we've gotten those before and they were fantastic, and a fantastic deal for sure! Nice work all around!
ShirleeApril 26, 2015
I can relate to what you're dealing with in your yard. We don't have a sprinkler system (which is good because it would be yet another expense) but the previous owners left an overgrown mess and junk piles. I don't think they ever did any maintenance or cleaned house either. Like you, I'm cleaning up and clearing out so I can start with a fresh slate. That twisted tree is very unique and interesting and tree stumps are good for tucking into beds. I've uncovered a couple so far and plan on keeping them.
Love your little terracotta plant pot man! I think I need to make one of those.

Thrifty Mom In BoiseApril 26, 2015
You have been one busy, busy girl. I love everything you have done. Great work!