How to Disguise a Tree Stump as a Lawn Ornament

Turn your tree stump into an integral part of your garden by turning the eyesore into a conversation piece.

Step 1: Hide with ground cover Hide your tree stump with decorative and easy-to-grow ground cover that features attractive foliage and flowers in the spring.
Step 2: Use as a platform Use the stump as a platform to display a decorative birdbath, gazing ball, or statue.
TIP: Make sure the top of the stump is level.
Step 3: Rest flower pots on top Rest a decorative pot full of your favorite flowers on the stump. Use smaller containers with flowers, rocks, or trinkets to complement the decorative pot.
Step 4: Use as a flower pot Hollow out the center with an axe and use your tree stump as a natural flowerpot.
Step 5: Use as a planter Drill a hole at the base for drainage and fill the hollowed stump with soil. Then plant an assortment of your favorite trailing flowers to complement your landscape.
Step 6: Turn tree stump into a table Turn your tree stump into a beautiful table by adding a stone slab, plexiglass, or wood for a tabletop.
FACT: In pioneer days, lawn ornaments were mostly functional. Whirligigs, scarecrows, and fencing were used to keep animals away from crops.