Chainsaw Art Inspiration – A Simple Way To Decorate Your Garden

This Chainsaw Art (ch-art) is a perfect example of using a touch of creativity to reuse or repurpose something no longer in its original form and turning it into something useful. In this case a quirky garden feature.

Posted by Shea on May 4, 2014

Chainsaw Art (Ch-art) is perfect for those who, for one reason or another have a tree stump sitting dormant in your garden. Especially is you have no fireplace where you can safely burn the wood and organising a stump grinder is an added expense. Chainsaw Art can make the stump look more appealing?

Have you ever hear of Chainsaw Art (Ch-art) in the garden? (Shortening words really is the Australian way😉)

This Chainsaw Art (Ch-art) was originally a fig tree however, due to their extensive root system and the fact they grow absolutely huge, having one this close to the house was a disaster waiting to happen.

The day my husband removed the tree was a sad day for everyone as, being surrounded by established foliage in a hot climate is the preferred option (natures air conditioning), as well as having a natural privacy curtain. We would much rather look out the window at greenery rather than at a neighbour.

Never the less, keeping the house and foundations safe was much more important.

The tree didn’t know it yet but this was its first, definitely not its last, introduction to the chainsaw.

Chainsaw Art (Ch-art) is a perfect example of using a touch of creativity to reuse or repurpose something no longer in its original form and turning it into something useful. In this case a quirky garden feature. Turns out we get a lot more natural light into the kitchen with the tree gone which is lovely and, having a sculpture in the garden rather than a tree stump was perfect #lovelanguage❤️.

This is the latest idea to come ‘Out of the Man Cave’.

To Create Chainsaw Art You will need:

Chainsaw – in this case bigger isn’t necessarily better!
The shorter the blade the more agile, making it easier to be creative
Safety equipment – glasses, work boots etc
Marking pen
Tree stump or piece of wood

STEP ONE

Mark out your design

STEP TWO

Cut out your design

STEP THREE

Decorate – that’s where I came in…🙌

Walah! My husband refers to his creation as the ‘Totem Pole’ 😝.

Looked even more welcoming when we placed fresh mulch in the garden. You might also like this previous post to see how we use cardboard as a weed mat when mulching.

Another example of a feature Chainsaw Art (Ch-art) project.

This stump had been sitting in the garden at the family farm forever and, because it was quite a thick stump, we could create a garden chair. The trouble was there was only one and we each had to book in to have a turn😜.

What do you think?

Who else has added Chainsaw Art (Ch-art) to their garden? What designs have you had success with? We would love to hear about it and would especially love a pic if you are happy to share.