Here is how to identify if a tree stump is a good candidate to be hollowed out. Read more: 50 Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas That Will Transform Your Space The first thing you should look for is ...

but even a relatively small stump, only 18 inches in diameter, can cost hundreds of dollars to remove professionally. Don't expect stump removal to be included in the price of tree removal.

Gardeners who have a tree stump rotting in their garden have been issued an urgent warning not to touch it or remove it. At this time of year especially, gardens begin to fill with mess.