Lots and lots of twigs?

Hi all! My elderly neighbors have asked me to prune their overgrown spirea hedge, which I’m excited about because it’s starting to shade my sunny spots. However, this project is going to generate a massive quantity of very thin twigs. Like thread width. Any ideas for useful things to do with them?

Crush/shred and use as mulch.  Mix with lawn clippings (if ‘cide free) and decompose for compost.  Use as mushroom food.

I get all excited whenever I hear about extra tiny wood scrap pieces!  So many possibilities.

Eric

I agree with Eric about mulch and composting the twigs.

They also might be good for starting a campfire if you are into that kind of recreation.

Might be good for basket weaving and other crafts.

In the spring when I trim my perennials as I clip them I cut them into smaller pieces for mulch.  The twigs just stay where they land in the garden.

They are also good for mulching garden paths.

+1 on firestarter/kindling! I was just using some last night to start up the BBQ for some pork chops. I arranged them in a bundle and tied them up, stick it in an old bucket and pull them out as i need them.

Lovely ideas! Thanks all!