Some people think tree stumps are whimsical, while others hate them. Leaving it to rot in place has pros and cons, as does removing it. Which is right for you?

Whether Mother Nature takes out a tree or you have one removed for poor performance, as a safety precaution, or to improve the view, part of it remains, the stump. Big or small, you have some ...

You don't have to wait for your ugly old stump to rot away, because it's easy to cover up a tree stump and turn it into a raised garden bed. Here's how.

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