Christmas Tree
With Christmas Eve only a month away, the British Christmas Tree Growers Association would like to offer your readers its top tips on how to care for real Christmas trees. Please see below for more information.
Did you know?
* Whilst growing, Christmas trees recycle carbon dioxide by turning it into fresh oxygen
* Christmas tree farms are a wonderful haven for a wide variety of wildlife
* Artificial trees are non-biodegradable and take around 120 years to degrade
* Most artificial trees are made of metal and plastics, typically PVC
* Real trees are a natural, safe product - artificial trees release deadly toxins if burnt
* One acre of trees provide enough oxygen for at least 18 people
Keep It Real!
Top Care Tips for Real Christmas Trees
With the festive season only five weeks away the British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) offers its top tips on how to care for real Christmas trees, making sure they keep looking fresher for longer.
* Buy a newly cut British grown Christmas tree from a local BCTGA member for guaranteed freshness. Please visit www.bctga.co.uk to source
* Trees come in all shapes and sizes. Choose one that fits into the designated space in the home
* Once home, place the tree in water as soon as possible and store in a cool location until needed
* Cut about ½ inch off the butt to open the tree pores before placing the Christmas tree in a water retaining stand and moving it indoors
* Keep the tree away from direct heat to prevent it drying out; expect it to absorb a gallon of water in the first twenty-four hours, and at least a quarter per day thereafter
* Inspect light sets before placing them on the tree (replace if worn), and always turn off the lights when leaving the house or when going to bed
Wondering which tree to get?
* For the all-rounder, a Nordman Fir is perfect as it offers a fresh scent and keeps its needles very well. It is currently the UK’s favourite Christmas tree, representing more than 50% of sales each year
* Minimalists will love the Serbian spruce with a sleek profile that compliments any modern space beautifully
* The avant-garde will be drawn to the Blue Spruce as its metallic-blue sheen boasts originality
* Traditionalist may opt for one of the Pines - Lodgepole and Scots - or a Norway Spruce as they hold that ideal Christmas tree aroma, certain to bring back memories of years gone by
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