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It's good wood

hat’s a stumpery? The concept started with the Victorians who grew ferns among old tree stumps, but it turns out a stumpery is an eco-friendly idea that can add welcome biodiversity and an interesting twist to today’s home gardens. Artistically arrange old logs, stumps and branches in a sheltered area, add shade-loving plants and you’ll have created a home

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