Stumps in your yard might seem like a hassle, but they’re full of potential. Let’s check out some cool ideas to turn these natural remnants into awesome garden features.

Outdoor Brain Game Table

A chess table asks you to play in the garden.
A chess table asks you to play in the garden.

Draw a brain game board on the stump for a spot to play outside. My family likes playing chess in the garden.

Relaxation Zone

A stump becomes a spot to chill in the garden.
A stump becomes a spot to chill in the garden.

Turn your stump into a relaxation zone by putting a cushion on it. It’s my spot to get away.

Bug B&B

A bug B&B made from a stump helps the garden.
A bug B&B made from a stump helps the garden.

Change your stump into a bug B&B by adding holes and stuff. It’s a great way to help nature, something I like in my garden.

Pixie’s Place

A pixie's place made from a stump is fun.
A pixie’s place made from a stump is fun.

Build a pixie’s place with painted windows and doors. It’s a fun thing that brings charm, making everyone happy.

Time Tracker Feature

A time tracker on a stump makes your garden look elegant.
A time tracker on a stump makes your garden look elegant.

Put a time tracker on the stump for a classic garden piece. I like watching the shadows move in my yard.

Fuzz Art Piece

A fuzz art piece adds mystery to the garden.
A fuzz art piece adds mystery to the garden.

Help fuzz grow on your stump for a fuzz art piece. The green look adds magic, like in my secret spot.

Fun Zone for Kids

A fun kids' spot using a stump as a climbing thing.
A fun kids’ spot using a stump as a climbing thing.

Make the stump a play area by adding climbing grips or a slide. My nephews love this in my yard.

Woodsy Outdoor Table

A woodsy table made from a tree stump.
A woodsy table made from a tree stump.

Turn a stump into a woodsy outdoor table by sanding it and sealing it. It’s perfect for my morning drink and book.

Desert Plant Display

Desert plants grow well in this old stump.
Desert plants grow well in this old stump.

Use that stump for some desert plants. It’s easy to care for and brings a bit of the desert vibe to your yard, just like mine does on my patio.

Outdoor Reflection Stand

A reflection stand makes the garden awesome.
A reflection stand makes the garden awesome.

Hang a mirror on the stump for an outdoor stand. It shows off the garden.

Chic Candle Display

A stump becomes a chic candle holder for cozy times.
A stump becomes a chic candle holder for cozy times.

Make spaces in the stump for a candle display. It’s great for adding a cozy light to your parties, like I do in my backyard.

Tiny Flavor Garden

A flavor garden is a great option nestled in a tree stump.
A flavor garden is a great option nestled in a tree stump.

Make a tiny flavor garden in your stump, perfect for fresh kitchen ingredients. I always have basil and mint for cooking.

Creative Flower Show

A flower show brings beauty to a yard.
A flower show brings beauty to a yard.

Make a flower show in the stump. It’s great for showing off flowers and making people happy.

Water Trickle Base

A stump is the base for a water feature.
A stump is the base for a water feature.

Put a stump at the bottom of a water trickle. I made a fountain and its sound is awesome.

Magical Sprite Retreat

A magical sprite retreat nestled in a hollow stump.
A magical sprite retreat nestled in a hollow stump.

Change that old stump into a sprite retreat by adding little houses, furniture, and cute paths. When my grandkids saw it, their faces lit up every time they came to visit.

Detailed Art Tile Work

Tile work changes a stump into art.
Tile work changes a stump into art.

Cover your stump with art tile work. I put colorful tiles on a stump and it became a thing that people looked at.

Natural Fire Circle Seats

Stump seats around a fire make a cozy area.
Stump seats around a fire make a cozy area.

Use stumps as seats around a fire for a woodsy feel. My friends like being around the fire on these seats during cool nights.

Woodsy Light Post

A light post lights up the garden.
A light post lights up the garden.

Use the stump to hold lights. It has a nice glow that makes my night parties better.