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I actually want to preserve it and not just let it rot... at least for a few years. With willow, I’m afraid it would fall to dust within 2 years. And we have patiently dried it for 2.5 years.

For the tabletop, use

Take a woodturning course.

haydee schrieb:

To use as a tabletop

That was the plan. But several wood experts told me it is too soft for that.

Table with a glass top? Or is it (also) about installing legs?

As decoration, I could imagine something like this hanging on a wall, possibly with a hole in the middle to put a flower or other decoration in.

I mainly design with plants and occasionally include some small boulders that were already in the garden. I believe that by following a few basic principles, you can achieve great results. Personally, I also like natural materials such as stones (e.g., for flower bed edging) or wood (e.g., for rose arches at the entrance or for a gazebo). I usually make sure that taller plants are placed toward the back and smaller ones in front, that we have substantial trees for shade and birds, that there is always something blooming from March to October, and I prefer native plants (although I sometimes make exceptions, especially with perennials). In our case, having enough space on the lawn for larger gatherings and for children to play was also important to me. I also really like fences, facades, pergola designs, etc., covered with climbing plants. Lastly, I personally find it great when you can harvest something from the garden, such as fruit trees, shrubs, or things like strawberries.

It is also important to consider water and to make use of existing roof areas to collect rainwater. I now have nearly 1200 L (320 gallons) of storage capacity, which I need because there are increasingly longer dry periods. When planned smartly, the water barrels are not visible, and there are also attractive rain barrels available, although they tend to be relatively expensive.