Recently, my backyard neighbor approached me about cutting one of our trees down. I have wonderful neighbors, and since it was her idea to remove the tree she also offered to pay for it. She has a huge vegetable garden in the summer and the tree was a bit of a nuisance to her garden. The tree was leaning and didn’t seem particularly healthy. Not to mention, little saplings would appear everywhere in our yards and grew like weeds. Due to such factors, it seemed like a good idea to have it removed. Unfortunately, we are now left with a bit of an ugly tree stump, and the guilt of removing a tree from nature, but the truth is our yards are too small and too close for such forestry. I began doing research on ideas when it comes to upcycling tree stumps. I am still unsure as to what I am going to do with ours, but found some inventive ideas online I wanted to share. After a long winter, it seems appropriate to welcome spring in such a way!
Who wouldn’t love a tree table! Just one of many ideas on this site! Tree stump natural flower planters, Tree stump side tables covered in polyurethane you name it this site has it!
A DIY site dedicated to crafts is home to the unique idea of a tree stump chair! I love this idea! It not only recycles an old broken chair, but saves the old tree stump creating a unique piece of furniture in the process!
3. And… there is always HGTV ! Lets not forget our other backyard neighbors, birds! This link will show you all the ways to greet and care for birds in a natural garden setting. This lovely idea uses a tree stump with a basin resting on top for a natural looking bird bath.
Do you have any creative ways of recycling tree stumps? Are you as excited as I am to get outside and do a little spring cleanup?
On The Upcycle~ 
Sounds like a fun opportunity! We have a contorted filbert in the very center of our yard that has blight and is dying. Very sad, I guess the blight is moving through the area. We thought after we cut it down we’d hollow it out slightly and nestle our backyard fire pit inside. We probably need to figure out a way so there is no fire hazard, but it’s a perfect location for a fire (and some roasted marshmellows!). 🙂 Good luck thinking of what to do with yours!
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I can’t wait to see what you make!!!
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A tree stump table would be very cool and unique. Can’t wait to see what you decide to do!
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