Tree stump retaining wall

This little retaining wall was built from a cedar tree that fell on the property. It is helping to shore up an edible hugelkultur bed above.

These photos show the construction of the garden using vertical round timber poles set in concrete to create the visible retaining walls. Sleepers provided the steps and hidden retaining walls. A significant repair tothe existing fence had to be done as the tree surgeons who initially installed the fence really did not have a clue how to build a fence! Tree stumps were also a factor as the garden had several trees removed prior to this work being carried out. The design for the garden was…

If you are finding something to make out of logs and branches, try some of the 16 brilliant ideas below. Instead of pulling out the chainsaw and making them into firewood, let your woodchipper transform all old tree parts into decorative art.

Gabion wall created for a brownstone garden in Brooklyn, New York. Storm damaged trees were recycled/salvaged, cut up into manageable logs and artfully placed in stacked gabions. Project designed by Todd Haiman Landscape Design.

Log Edging Horizontal 5 Piece Clusters are a unique collection of logs crafted with varying heights and diameters that can act as a retaining wall.

An ascending stained tree slice path will make a cool and natural addition to your garden or other outdoor space.