If you have a real tree adorning your home at Christmas time, then you know how wonderful it can be and how much it brightens up the holidays. You also know the work that goes into taking it down and disposing of it! Gone are the days when you could just haul the tree out to the road after taking all of the decorations off of it and leave it at the curb for the garbage crew to pick up.

If you are wondering what to do with you tree once it is taken down, then read on for some ways to recycle the tree in a manner that can benefit the environment.

Your tree can be used as a source of mulch. If you own a wood chipper or know someone who does, then you can turn the tree into garden mulch. Take your saw and cut the tree into pieces that are small enough to fit into the wood chipper.

If you like birds and birds like your yard, then use your tree to create a bird habitat. This will only work, however, if you have sufficient room in your backyard. After you take down your tree, double check it to guarantee that all of the decorations have been removed from it. Prop the tree up in your yard with some kind of stand. Whatever you use is up to you. Twine and stakes are one option. Once it’s up you need to get some food for the birds to enjoy. Hang bird feeders with different types of bird seed, as well as suet. You might want to add a variety of fresh fruits, as well as strings of popcorn.

Wreaths and garlands may be Christmas decorations, but they also can be ways to give your home some cheer throughout the winter months. Use the branches from your Christmas tree to create lovely wreaths and/or garland and then hang them on your doors. Your garage or shed would look more charming with one adorning it as well. To further add spice to your wreaths add some scented pine cones.

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