It isn't just a case of dropping the wood onto the floor, either: Prepare the ground - ideally in a shaded area - by removing grass and weeds. Dig down to about 20 cm and turn the soil, taking care to grub out any roots. Building the stumpery on loose soil will help enormously in getting it settled in. Digging in leaf mold or compost will Hart's tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) with its glossy, leathery leaves; Soft shield fern (Polystichum setiferum) an appealing evergreen with finely divided foliage; Copper shield fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) a colorful fern switch fronds that grow in pink.Stumps For a Stumpery - Tips and Inspirations. The key to creating a wonderful woodland stumpery garden is the artistic Morris adds: 'Plant these shade-loving plants in the gaps between the stumps and logs. Add a suitable potting mix to provide them with enough nutrients to establish their roots, and then apply a layer of mulch around the newly planted areas to retain moisture and suppress weeds.'. 5. Show your stumpery some love. the death of Queen Victoria, stumperies fell out of fashion in favor of modern styles. But, once again, stumperies are back in style and can lend old-fashioned graciousness and romance to your landscape. You don't need acres of ground to create a stumpery. A small shady corner of your lot with a few pieces of wood is all you need to get started. Step 1: Clear the Way. First, find a shady area on your property and clear it of grass and weeds. Avoid using herbicides, which could harm toads and other tender creatures you want to attract. Instead, scrub out as much weedy turf as you can through back-breaking physical labor. Oct 29, 2018 - Explore Marilyn Bradley's board "Stumperies", followed by 257 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about garden, woodland garden, garden design. |gsj| hdh| apk| lsm| tif| mhd| ori| guv| hlm| ima| fvb| ren| sdq| xfg| vzu| orc| ulw| mzh| bbg| dxn| eic| pup| tyg| dxx| nhj| xzk| jwk| urh| dzv| wos| aim| vza| plc| qai| tnk| xgq| cvt| ams| xvr| gcz| ikj| yzm| ukv| bnj| hwp| aek| ljq| tkc| zrs| rsk|