I want to put this on the top of a tall cut tree stump. Is it flat on the bottom? Or if there is a spike, can it be taken off?
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There is a spike but it can be taken off. and the bottom is flat. You would have to do something to secure it to the stump. Mind has fallen over in wind storms with the spike.
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While the bottom is rounded, there is a ring around 6.5 inches in diameter around the bottom of the birdbath which will allow it to sit on a flat surface without rocking. As long as the flat surface of the tree stump is bigger than the diameter of the bath, it should fit fine.
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I have mine hung on the porch as well but when I hang it in a tree I sling a piece of nylon webbing/strapping around the branch and then a rope down to the hook on the chair. In this way I can remove it easily and since it is not tied tightly around the branch it doesn't damage the tree. Also removing the strapping when not in use will help it last a lot longer than not. I have also used a piece of chain run through a length of old garden hose to protect the branch and it worked great but the heavy chain is not so portable.
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I didn't try that, but I don't think it would work. There is no way to really clean the surface of a tree to adhere the spikes. Wouldn't the tree bark eventually fall off? Maybe if you wired them or tied them onto a level surface. I saw another comment that the spikes degrade in sunlight too, so that might be a problem.
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I use 2 on my fig tree, it is well established and about 12 years old. I dig a hole and bury the spike, I tried the hammer and even with the plastic cap that comes with it, the spike crumbled. You can also break them in half too and place around the tree. Any tree younger than 8 years, I would use one and break it in half and plant in two holes. I have been using these over 10 years and am well pleased. I place them under the perimeter of the outside branches.
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No, it must be used outdoors. There are three spikes in the bottom that must be driven into the ground.
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The ground spike is really simple actually! It is a longer aluminum spike that is hollowed out in the center, so that the center pole can insert down into the ground. The spike also has wings on it to prevent it from spinning in the ground. When not in use, there is a plastic cap that keeps moisture from collecting inside.
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The spike in ground is 5 1/2 inches and the above ground is 9 inches. This distance will be reduced by the size of your bark mulch or rock landscaping.
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There should be a plastic cap that fits on the end that's squared off. Put it on the spike and gently tap it with your hammer.
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Not sure I fully understand the question...what do you mean without being planted? It will sit upright on a flat surface, be it a deck or whatever, whether around a tree or not. It will blow away in a strong wind once the water drains out if it isn't around a tree.
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The directions call for the spikes to be placed a foot or more from the trunk. I'm presuming there is space enough in an indoor pot. If I were you and really wanted to try it, I would break apart a spike and place a small piece in the soil.
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I put mine on a tree it has a hook on back although you can put on ground too
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Removable. It may still be sticky when removed but would be real difficult to keep the branches and shape the same.
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You can, if you follow the directions of how high up to hang it. Attach it to the tree, don't hang it on a branch.
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The only way it could fit on a tree stump is if there is a hole in it to accommodate that "pointy piece that would normally fit into a stand. Even then, one would need to think of way to balance it so it wouldn't tip side to side. I have mine on the ground, wedged between to stone garden frogs, along with some garden stones wedged underneath to keep it in place. I hope that helps!
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Yes the bottom is flat. Just a tip... I have placed mine on top of a large flower pot in my yard. Works perfectly and the birds love it, they can get their footing on the edge and not slip. Hope this helps!Patricia
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I believe you can mount it to a tree. It comes with very comprehensive instructions from what I remember. Very well made.