The UK’s earliest stumpery was created in 1856 by horticulturist James Bateman at Biddulph Grange, Staffordshire, and was recently restored by the National Trust. They added 37 oak stumps ...

A stumpery is a type of garden feature particularly popular in the Victorian era, where upturned tree stumps make an atmospheric setting for collections of plants, especially shade-lovers.

“I’ve never seen a stumpery in a full sun setting, but if you’re going to use vertical logs, you can create pockets of shade.