It’s all too easy to accumulate a lot of garden debris in a short space of time, especially if you are dealing with the aftermath of some poor weather, or you are simply having a bit of a tidy of your yard.
There will always be a need to get rid of some of this debris, and a good plan would be to rent a trailer for yard waste removal. There’s also a great opportunity to get creative and find a way to turn some of this garden waste into a project where you turn debris into an attractive feature, or a natural place of shelter to enjoy.
Here’s some inspiration to show you how to get creative by using garden waste as a building material. This is something that is eco-friendly and fun, so why not give it a go?
Create a natural screen
A great way of creating an attractive natural screen would be to use fallen trees and similar garden debris to build a low wall or screen.
If you cut your discarded or fallen tree into logs you can then stack them and arrange them in a way that creates a natural screen, or section off a specific area of your garden. It is also worth noting that by building this screen using natural materials you will be instantly attracting a nice habitat that will prove very welcoming for all sorts of useful wildlife.
Bees and a variety of small creatures will enjoy taking up residence and exploring this natural feature, which is great for a positive eco-balance in your garden space.
Turn your waste into compost
There’s bound to be some waste and debris that you need to take away on your trailer to the local recycling center and junk yard, but you can also make good use of things like clippings, fallen trees debris, and anything else that is natural enough to be turned into compost.
All of your glass clippings are perfect for composting. Branches and leaves are also brilliant for being naturally recycled into something that will be doing some good when you repurpose it as compost.
Create an evolving architectural feature
Another brilliant use of garden waste is to use your creative skills to turn these natural materials into an architectural feature that will become an attractive focal point in your yard that will evolve over the seasons.
Gather all of your sticks and arrange them to create an attractive shape that not only looks good but will prove a magnetic attraction for some attractive wildlife that you can enjoy watching.
What you will find is that as the stack settles naturally and moves slightly over time. This adds interest as the shape evolves, but it also creates an attractive habitat for bees, who like to find a way into the center of your stack for shelter.
Who knew that garden waste could be so attractive and useful? Next time you need to clear your backyard take a moment to think about what you can save and repurpose before arranging to take the rest for recycling on the back of your trailer.
