Posted by admin | Posted in trees,shrubs | Posted on 18-01-2011
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Real or Fake Christmas Tree?
The centerpiece of the living room during the Christmas holiday is the Christmas tree. The tree is where we place our presents for others. The twinkling lights reflect the light in our heart for others during the season. Some people choose to decorate a real tree and others opt for fake trees. But which is best?
Opinions differ on the subject. But, real trees are environmentally sound. They are grown on tree farms and harvested around the holidays in time for Christmas. People keep the tree watered throughout the Christmas holiday so the tree stays green and lush. In fact, one mistake that real tree buyers make is forgetting to water their tree once they get home. The tree needs water even after it is cut down. The warm air in the house can dry it out.
Once it dries out, the pine needles begin to fall off. There is no wakeup call quite like stepping on a pile of sharp, brittle pine needles in your bare feet. A dried out Christmas tree is also a fire hazard. Those warm lights or a spark of some kind can send it up in a blaze of glory.
On the other hand, artificial trees are made of metal and plastic. Plastic, as we know, does not break down in the landfill. Little pieces may flake off and contaminate the water table and it is highly unlikely that you will break down your tree for recycling.
Artificial trees have one great thing going for them; they can be reused each Christmas. As long as they are in use, they are out of the landfill. It also saves money in the long run. Many artificial trees come pre-lit so there is no need to buy strings of lights.
Many families like buying a new live Christmas tree each year. Finding the perfect one is a tradition. It does require some work. There is the job of securing it to the top of the car. Some tree farms let you cut down your own tree. That requires a chainsaw and some know how.
At home, the tree has to be carried in the house and perched in the waiting stand. Underestimating the height of your ceiling or the size of the tree could mean removing the tree again and trimming it. On a positive note, after Christmas, the tree can be chopped up for mulch in the yard. But, the gas and elbow grease involved in getting and disposing of the tree is enough for some people to switch to a fake tree.
Bottom line, the choice is purely personal. Once you have made your choice, it is time for the decorations. Instead of using glass and plastic ornaments, opt for edible ornaments. Even if you don’t eat them, they can be thrown down the garbage disposal after Christmas.
For real trees that come unlit, use strings of LED lights. They use less energy and last a lot longer than the current light sets. Natural ornaments made out of pine cones and berries reflect a hint of Christmases past and reduce your holiday carbon footprint.
Growing Edible Plants : Growing Fruit Trees From Seeds
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Edible Cake Image Topper Custom Christmas Tree Presents $7.99 |
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Edible Cake Image Topper Custom Christmas Tree Presents $7.99 |
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Edible Cake Image Topper Custom Christmas Tree Presents $7.99 |
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Edible Cake Image Topper Custom Christmas Tree Presents $7.99 |
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Kousa dogwood shrub rare edible berry fruit tree $4.95 |
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Hardy Apricot fruit tree seedling edible fruiting Northern hardy dwarf plant $4.95 |
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