The Christmas tree is good for more than just filling up the trash can. From using it as a decorative centerpiece to incorporating it into your landscape, here are several ways you can make the most of your Christmas tree this year:

Natural Bird Food Source

The entire Christmas tree can be used as a bird feeder in the yard. Plant the tree, or leave it where it is. Suet, cranberry and popcorn strings, stale bread, and dried, chopped fruit in mesh bags will all attract a broad variety of birds. If you want to grow sunflower seeds, just tie the flower’s entire head to a branch. Several species of birds, including chickadees, song sparrows, cardinals, and many others, will visit your yard, where they will stay for the food and safety provided by your family.

Accessories for the Home and Garden

Trim the tree down to its trunk and use it as a border for your garden. As an added bonus, the trunk can be strategically placed in your garden to provide a perch for birds, squirrels, and other small animals. The trimmed branches can be used as home accents as well.

Anti-mold Mulch

Pine needles make a great mulch since they don’t retain moisture and decay at a steady rate. Numerous cities across the United States participate in tree-recycling initiatives, where donated trees are ground up and utilized as mulch in local parks and gardens. Calling the city hall will give you information regarding tree recycling in your area. Tend the Fire and Chill

You can cut the trunk up into logs and use them to heat your home. It’s important to remember that burning branches might cause sparks, so be careful.

Fill Your Home with the Holiday Scent All Year Long

Pine needles, once crushed, can be added to a bowl of potpourri or sachets, and used as a homemade air freshener.

Bobbing for Tea

You can also brew pine needle tea if you have any leftover. Simply simmer pine needles in water that has been brought to a boil, drain, and serve.

The Coasters Are Made Of Wood

Make wooden coasters from the tree’s base! Cut the tree stump into disks that are a half an inch or a third of an inch thick.

Grow Some Vegetables!

In the event that you leave your Christmas tree in the yard after the cold winter has passed and the sun has finally made an appearance, you can still benefit from it. If you want to improve your soil, burn the branches and use the ashes in your garden.

Make a wreath

A wreath on the front entrance is a welcome sight not only at Christmas but all year round. Creating a wreath out of your tree’s trimmings is a great way to recycle the tree’s materials and exercise your imagination in the month of January. Binding wire, scissors, more flowers (if you want to add them), and craft foam are all you need to build a durable wreath.

Plant again in your garden.

Considering we have a garden, replanting our trees outside is a simple task. If you take good care of it, you may be able to move it back inside in time for Christmas. Millions of trees are discarded after each holiday season, so replanting them is a terrific way to help the environment.