Trunks and your heavier branches of the Christmas tree are able to support large planters of flowers or possibly be the base for a compost pile in your backyard.
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10 Unusual Things To Do With Your Christmas Tree After Christmas
by Homesessive
Throwing your Christmas tree to the curb after the holiday this year? You might want to think again. There are so many uses and ways to recycle your Christmas tree around your home and in your yard this winter that it'd be a shame to just let it go.
If you would like to burn your recycled Christmas tree as firewood, it is probably not a good idea to do so right after you take it down and cut it up. The wood is still wet and can pose a fire hazard. But, using your Christmas tree as winter mulch could be just the thing to recycle and reuse this signature holiday item.
View the slideshow above for some of our favorite things to do with your Christmas tree after the holiday!
For more Christmas articles, check out Things You Shouldn't Do When Taking Care of Your Christmas Tree and Mysterious Multifunctions: Christmas Toppers.
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Spread small branches with margarine or peanut butter and dip it in bird seed. If you've put up a bird feeder, it may take a few days before the birds find your treat.
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If you don't use your fireplace and have a neighbor or family member who does, tie a ribbon around your tree trunk pieces. They make wonderful gifts for those fireplace lovers in your life! If you want to burn a recycled Christmas tree as firewood, it's not a good idea to do so right after you take it down. The wood is still wet that can pose a fire hazard.
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Pine makes excellent winter mulch for tender plants. Just cut a few branches, or boughs, from the tree and place them over any delicate plants for the winter.
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Pine boughs are also an great way to cover your garden beds for the winter season. Trust us, you'll love the results in the springtime!
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Use a gardening hand pruner to cut away the branches from the tree. Scatter them around your garden because the pine needles will fall off and help your soil retain moisture.
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Large branches have a natural curve. Because of this, they can be stacked to save perennial flowers including, but not limited to, rose roots and berries. This will help protect these tender plants during this winter's icy storms!
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Even if you live on a small property, you can place your old Christmas tree at the edge of your yard. This makes a small wintertime wildlife habitat for rabbits, birds, and squirrels. Some may even build their nests in the pine boughs!
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Cut a two foot section from the top of your Christmas tree and set it in your yard. Believe it or not, this makes a squirrel feeder. The perfect squirrel jungle gym!
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Make a sachet with the tree's pine needles. It will add Christmas freshness to your home throughout the new year! Hide them around the bathroom and the kitchen for some cheerful fragrance!
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