What are the origins of this fun-filled festive custom?
Even if you have a fenced area, dogs are able to dig a hole underneath it and escape. Burying logs or planks along the fence will prevent this.
This is a cheap and effective way to mulch your garden.
You can cut your dead tree and use the wood to build garden beds or walkways.
These will come handy if you're growing tomatoes, for instance.
If the tree is dead anyway, you might as well use the wood to keep you warm in the winter.
You can use your dead tree to make fence poles. If you're feeling more creative, you can cut planks and actually build a wooden fence.
Why not hang some lights or other decor?
If it's not disturbing you in any way, and it's stable, then there is nothing wrong with leaving the tree standing.
Upcycling your wood to build a compost bin is a great idea. It doesn't get greener than this!
Why not build a swing? It's great fun, and both kids and adults will love it!
Use the old wood to create a stamp set for your kids to play with.
Tree stumps make great seats. If the tree is thick enough, you can also turn it into a coffee table. You can sand and varnish them for a nice finish.
A wooden bench can be as elaborate or as simple as you want it to be.
Use your dead tree to feed the local birds. Hang a bird feeder and see them returning every day to your garden.
You can hang a birdbath on the tree or even carve one if you want to.
Simply slice up the tree trunk and use the wood as garden stepping stones.
If you cut your dead tree, you can use the stump to feed birds.
Give the birds around your house a nice cozy space. It's always nice to have wildlife in your garden.
Cut a hole in the stump, fill it up with soil, and voila!
Always wanted to give wood carving a try? This is your chance!
Cut little pieces of wood and carve them into shapes, letters, or simply decorate them. Glue a small magnet on the back and you've got yourself some cute DIY fridge magnets.
You can easy build one, even if only for decor purposes.
All you need is to slice up some thick branches and carve a hole into them. They also make great jewel boxes!
You can use branches to build a lamp. Let your creativity (and electricity) flow!
Why not cut a few branches and hang them on the wall? They can work great as decor.
Contact a local company and sell the lumber. Depending on the type of tree, you might even make some good money!
Attract wildlife into your backyard with a brush pile.
If you have trees on your property, it's likely that at some point one or more of them will die. Whether it's because of pests, soil problems, or even just old age, eventually you'll have to figure out what to do with a dead tree. So what are your options? Luckily, you have quite a few, and they involve both keeping the tree standing or cutting it down. In this gallery you'll find a range of ideas that will work in both scenarios.
Click through and find how out to give your dead tree a new life.
Creative ways to reuse a dead tree
From making money to attracting wildlife
LIFESTYLE Upcycling
If you have trees on your property, it's likely that at some point one or more of them will die. Whether it's because of pests, soil problems, or even just old age, eventually you'll have to figure out what to do with a dead tree. So what are your options? Luckily, you have quite a few, and they involve both keeping the tree standing or cutting it down. In this gallery you'll find a range of ideas that will work in both scenarios.
Click through and find out how to give your dead tree a new life.