Christmas Tree Recycling

• You can make a bird shelter out of your Christmas tree. Keep the Christmas tree in its stand and place it outdoor. The birds will get a safe haven, which will provide them protection from wind and cold.
• Trim off the branches from the tree and place them over the garden beds, in order to reduce the frost heaving caused by freezing and thawing. The trunk of the tree can be used for making homemade trellises or tomato stakes.
• You can also use the Christmas tree to make sand and soil erosion barriers, especially at a beach or on a riverbed.
• You can throw your Christmas tree into a pond or stream; it will make a great habitat for the fish.
• The branches of a Christmas tree can be removed, chipped and used as mulch in the garden.
• You can also cut off the branches of the tree and lay these branches over the bed where the perennial are sown. This will provide the plants better insulation.
• You can also cut the log of the Christmas tree into 2 inches thick discs which can be used to edge the flowerbed or your walkways.
• If you had a thick tree you can cut the logs in different lengths hence forming beautiful risers for your flowerpots.
• You can also saw the stump of the tree into thin disks and then you can sand these diskettes to give a smooth finishing. Apply different patterns or paints to make beautiful coasters.
• Rent a chipper with your neighbors and chip your tree with the help of it. Then you can spread the chips in your garden, as this will suppress the weeds and will decompose slowly to add nutrients to the soil.
• Spray-paint the tree with wood varnish and then color it with the colors of your choice. It will become a great piece for your garden.
• Never ever burn your Christmas tree in a fireplace or wood stove. It may contribute to creosote buildup, though it can be used as a fire starter.