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Leave it standing -

If it's not disturbing you in any way, and it's stable, then there is nothing wrong with leaving the tree standing. 

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Free firewood -

If the tree is dead anyway, you might as well use the wood to keep you warm in the winter.

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Sell it -

Contact a local company and sell the lumber. Depending on the type of tree, you might even make some good money!

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Decorate it -

Why not hang some lights or other decor? 

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Hanging bird feeder -

Use your dead tree to feed the local birds. Hang a bird feeder and see them returning every day to your garden.

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Compost bin -

Upcycling your wood to build a compost bin is a great idea. It doesn't get greener than this!

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Seat -

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. 

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Bench -

A wooden bench can be as elaborate or as simple as you want it to be. 

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Swing -

Why not build a swing? It's great fun, and both kids and adults will love it!

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Borders -

You can cut your dead tree and use the wood to build garden beds or walkways.

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Planter -

Cut a hole in the stump, fill it up with soil, and voila!

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Garden mulch -

This is a cheap and effective way to mulch your garden. 

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Garden stakes -

These will come handy if you're growing tomatoes, for instance.

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Stepping "stones" -

Simply slice up the tree trunk and use the wood as garden stepping stones.

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Fencing -

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.  

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Stamps -

Use the old wood to create a stamp set for your kids to play with.  

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Bird-nesting box -

Give the birds around your house a nice cozy space. It's always nice to have wildlife in your garden.  

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Birdbath -

You can hang a birdbath on the tree or even carve one if you want to. 

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Feed the birds -

If you cut your dead tree, you can use the stump to feed birds. 

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Art -

Always wanted to give wood carving a try? This is your chance! 

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Fridge magnets -

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.

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Candle holders -

All you need is to slice up some thick branches and carve a hole into them. They also make great jewel boxes!

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Floor lamp -

You can use branches to build a lamp. Let your creativity (and electricity) flow!

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Wall clock -

You can easy build one, even if only for decor purposes.

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Hang it on the wall -

Why not cut a few branches and hang them on the wall? They can work great as decor.

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Stop your dog from escaping -

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.

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Build a brush pile -

Attract wildlife into your backyard with a brush pile. 

See also: Earth's best destinations to see wildlife

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