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Whether you go all-out crazy with your pumpkin carving or take a more serene approach to your displays, you still end up with the same problem after Halloween. What do you do with your leftover pumpkins?

It isn't just the outer shell you need to think about — you also have to decide whether to trash the guts after carving your jack-o’-lanterns or put them to good use.

Here, garden expert Craig Wilson, co-founder of Gardeners Dream , shares how to give your pumpkin a second life once you've closed your front door on the last trick-or-treater.

1. Turn your pumpkin into a bird feeder

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Once Halloween is over, Wilson suggests putting it to good use in your garden. “Hollow out a fresh pumpkin, remove any leftover decorations and fill it with suitable bird-friendly food to create a simple homemade feeder.”

While you’re scooping out the contents, he also says to save the pumpkin seeds.…