Oh wow, I’ve never heard of a Mallee tree before and had to go look it up on google. It’s got such an interesting grain and I bet your succulents look amazing growing in the stump. I wish I knew how to allow people to share images in the comments, I’d love to see it, Ann.

I have a chunk of wood almost identical to your top piece and it is from a Mallee tree here in Australia. I have succulents growing in it as you have

This beauty was sealed with Woodoc Weatherproof Wax. We apply it every six months. It’s a South African product so I’m not sure if it’s available worldwide though.

It’s so frustrating when that happens, especially when the wood has been hand-turned. All that time and effort wasted so I’m really glad you like this idea, Cindy, and thank you for the pin.

Thank you so much. I’ll pop on over to your website and have a peek.

Thank you, Meegan. Our stump has become quite the talking piece at home :D

Thanks so much Linda, I’m really happy we could save our stump stool

You’re welcome, Deana. One day when I grow up I want to be a tree, they fascinate me.