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    Home » DIY » outdoor living » Fairy Garden | Tree Stump

    Fairy Garden | Tree Stump

    Published by Gail | Published April 14, 2022 | Updated December 9, 2022
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    This so adorable fairy garden, tree stump, faux succulent project is perfect for your garden space or flower bed. Finding a tree stump may be easier than you think. Accessories came from the dollar store. #MyRepurposedLife #nationalgardeningday #fairygarden #garden #whimsical #decor via @repurposedlife

    Did you know April is Gardening month, and that today is actually National Gardening day? I don't really consider myself a gardener, but I do have flower beds I tend to. So, I wanted to add a bit of whimsy to the garden with a tree stump succulent fairy garden feature! A few of my friends are joining in the fun, be sure to check out their projects below.

    Tree Trunk Fairy Garden Ideas

    Can't you see this adorable fairy tree stump in your garden or flower bed. Although I do own a chain saw, this was a very easy project without any saw at all. The only tools I used were a drill and a glue gun.

    What Else Can You Do With a Tree Trunk?

    • Tree Branch Christmas Decor
    • Large Tree Slice Centerpiece
    • Wood Slice Ornaments
    • Tree Branch Log Candle Projects and More
    • Succulent Planters from Rotted Tree Trunks

    Where Can I Get a Tree Stump?

    tree stump

    Our local utility company removed a couple of trees in my neighbor's yard because they were interfering with the power lines. These are the pieces they left for the homeowner to dispose of. Can you see the one I moved to the side?

    tree stumps on cart

    I only took what I thought I might use. I would like to have had more logs, but most of the pieces were too large for me. That largest one on it's side really would have been nice to have.

    Dollar Store Faux Succulents

    Did you know the Dollar Tree has a great variety of succulents?

    How To Assemble Fairy Garden Tree Stump

    In order to know what size drill bit to use, I grabbed my drill bit gauge and inserted the stem. The stem fit well into the 5/16 inch hole, but I actually ended up using a ⅜. Later I'll explain why I then had to go up the the 7/16 bit.

    After drilling the hole in the tree stump, I brushed the debris away with my shop brush. Then I continued drilling the rest of the holes, one at a time while spacing them as needed.

    Using nippers, I trimmed the stems a little. However, I wouldn't know how much to trim the stems until I decide how to finish off the top of the stump.

    There was no rhyme or reason to where I put the holes. I inserted a succulent pick, then decided where to drill the next hole.

    I picked up some of the fairy garden stump pieces at the Dollar General. Did you know that since the Dollar Tree increased many of their prices to $1.25 that you can actually get better deals on some things at Dollar General?

    Add Finishing Touches to Succulent Tree Stump Project

    I ordered Moss Sheets on Amazon. It was easy to trace the shape of the upside down tree stump with a sharpie.

    After applying the sheet moss to the top of the fairy garden tree stump, I used scissors to poke a hole in the moss for the stems. This is when I decided that the succulent picks needed to be trimmed a great deal.

    The top portion of the stems were much thicker, this is why I had to move to a 7/16 bit.

    Full disclosure, most of the stems could be peeled apart revealing just a wire stem. You could do that and drill your holes much smaller.

    There were a few nicks in some of the fairy garden tree stump, so I used the scrap sheet moss to cover them up. How? I simply put a small amount of hot glue, then used one of the stem cut offs to press it in to keep from burning my fingers with the hot glue.

    The fairy garden accessories I bought on Amazon were very easy to install. This is the fairy garden set I bought, but they have a lot to choose from.

    Tree Stump Fairy Garden

    The little windows are suppose to take on daylight, and then glow in the dark. I haven't tested them yet.

    How to Add Whimsy to your Garden

    Don't you think this is the perfect way to add whimsy to your flower garden?

    More Fun Garden Projects

    Be sure to check out the National Gardening Day garden projects from my friends. #nationalgardeningday

    Michelle from Our Crafty Mom shares an adorable Indoor Fairy Garden.

    Gail from My Repurposed Life works her magic to create a Fairy Garden Tree Stump.

    Carlene from Organized Clutter shares a beautiful Thrifted Wooden Tote to Summer Garden.

    Suzanne from Shop at Blu shows us some creative Upcycles for Your Spring Garden.

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    1. Michelle James

      April 19, 2022 at 12:27 pm

      Gail, I LOVE your fairy garden tree stump. It's just adorable! Thank you for hopping with us for #nationalgardeningday Happy Spring!

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    2. Sue at Blu

      April 14, 2022 at 2:47 pm

      Gail this is adorable and yes, so whimsical! I need to do this with my grandson!

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    3. girlfromwva

      April 14, 2022 at 2:20 pm

      so cute! great job!

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    4. Carlene Blair

      April 14, 2022 at 8:18 am

      It’s adorable!

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