Creative ways to reuse a dead tree

Leave it standing - If it's not disturbing you in any way, and it's stable, then there is nothing wrong with leaving the tree standing.

Free firewood - If the tree is dead anyway, you might as well use the wood to keep you warm in the winter.

Sell it - Contact a local company and sell the lumber. Depending on the type of tree, you might even make some good money!

Hanging bird feeder - Use your dead tree to feed the local birds. Hang a bird feeder and see them returning every day to your garden.

Seat - Tree stumps make great seats. If the tree is thick enough, you can also turn it into a coffee table. You can sand and varnish them for a nice finish.

Planter - Cut a hole in the stump, fill it up with soil, and voila!

Bench - A wooden bench can be as elaborate or as simple as you want it to be.

Borders - You can cut your dead tree and use the wood to build garden beds or walkways.

Stepping "stones" - Simply slice up the tree trunk and use the wood as garden stepping stones.

Stamps - Use the old wood to create a stamp set for your kids to play with.

Bird-nesting box - Give the birds around your house a nice cozy space. It's always nice to have wildlife in your garden.

Birdbath - You can hang a birdbath on the tree or even carve one if you want to.

Floor lamp - You can use branches to build a lamp. Let your creativity (and electricity) flow!

Wall clock - You can easy build one, even if only for decor purposes.