What is a stumpery? Popularized by the Victorians and adored by plant collectors and royalty alike, these intriguing features celebrate the natural beauty of the shadier side of gardening.
Hostas, ferns and other low-light loving perennials and bulbs nestle amongst upturned tree stumps - complete with exposed, sinuous roots - to create areas with a distinct, calming and other-worldly atmosphere. The perfect way to optimize a shade garden, in a spot where little else will thrive, it’s also quietly addictive with continual planting pockets calling out to be filled with new leafy treasures.
