What can you do with all those limbs?

You're all done with the tree pruning but what can you do with all the debris? Depending on how much space you have or the needs you have you can put all of those limbs to various uses. We have a very small yard so some will be chipped and the chips composted or put in pathways, some will become Bean or Pea trellises and if I were crafty some could become baskets, wreaths or furniture. After debarking the larger pieces can be used to smoke meats and fish.

Some ideas that may be work for you!

1. Hugelkultur raised garden beds - there really isn't a good place in my yard for utilizing this idea, but I would love to hear from any on my readers who plan to or have already put one in. The bonus is that you can scale this to your own use. I keep this up and I’ll have to find a place to put one! Here is a link to one of the many sites that explain Hugelkulture:
 http://www.agrowingculture.org/2013/04/hugelkultur-the-composting-raised-beds/

2. Wattle Fencing - It's not a long lived fence, lasting just 2-5 years, but what a great way to use up those smaller limbs. Will make a post in the near future of my attempt at making a wattle fence.

My first attempt at a wattle fence ~ to support the peas 

3. Wreaths and small projects - We all like doing crafts and one of my daughters created this little twig frame with a few additions of flowers and a stuffed bear it will make a cute gift, from the heart.

4. Furniture - Have to get back to you on that... I've seen wonderful twig furniture but have never tried making any.

5. Smoking meats/fish - The bark must be removed or you will get a bitter flavor. More on that in future post!