10 Ways You Can Put Your Old Christmas Tree to Use in the Garden
- Turn it into mulch. Christmas trees make fantastic mulch which can be used around the base of your garden trees or shrubs.
- Use it as compost.
- Use the tree as a stake.
- Use the branches.
- Replant it.
- Use as an animal habitat.
- Create a bird feeder.
- Turn it into potpourri.
Make a fresh, inch-wide cut at the base of your Christmas tree trunk, then position it in a sturdy tree. Pour in the warm sugar water and allow the tree to drink it up completely (which will likely happen within just a few hours), then continue to water as normal.
The key to caring for a container-grown Christmas tree in your garden is to place it in the right spot. Most fir trees perfer cool, moist conditions so place the tree in a sheltered spot but, particularly during hot summers, not in direct sunlight - and keep it watered during dry spells.
You should spray your tree with room temperature water at least once a day but only when the Christmas lights are off and unplugged. Spraying your tree daily will reduce the dryness, prevent excessive amounts of needles from falling off, and make the tree more resistant against fire and flames.
Longest lasting: The longest-lasting tree (if you take care of it!) is the Fraser Fir.
To test the tree, run a branch through your hand. If the needles fall off or if the branch seems brittle, move on-the tree is already too dry. Other signs of a dry or deteriorating tree include wrinkled bark, discolored needles, and a musty odor.
Tradition dictates that Christmas trees should be put up at the beginning of Advent, which begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, Advent begins on Sunday 29 November 2020.
There is some debate about whether adding any kind of mixture to the water helps keep a tree fresher longer. However, the study's author, tree scientist Les Werner, says additives such as sugar, aspirin or even vodka don't help. "Clean water still works the best." But don't take their word for it.
What material is the flocking on your trees made of, and is it safe for children and pets? Our flocking is made up of a cotton based material (similar to what is found inside of a stuffed animal), and is not toxic for children or pets. However, the quality and beauty of the trees are the same throughout.
You can flock real trees, fake trees, pre-lit trees, wreaths, garlands, pretty much anything. And you certainly do not have to remove the lights from your pre-lit tree first – that's just a little of my crazy showing. It works best to flock your tree once it is already assembled and all of the branches are fluffed.
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Since the Christmas tree is white, lights near the center of the tree will illuminate the flock and glow through the branches of the tree. If you are using two or more color schemes, you may wish to place one color of lights towards the center of the tree and a second color on the outer part of the branches.
The Best Artificial Christmas Tree
- Our pick. National Tree Company 7.5-foot Feel Real Downswept Douglas Fir (PEDD1-D12-75)
- Upgrade pick. Balsam Hill 7.5-foot Vermont White Spruce Flip Tree Color + Clear LED.
- Upgrade pick. Balsam Hill 7.5-foot Nordmann Fir Color + Clear LED.
- Budget pick. Home Accents Holiday 7.5-foot Unlit Dunhill Fir.
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