What to Do with Your Real Xmas Tree after Christmas

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Essex's Leading Tree Surgeons
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR REAL XMAS TREE AFTER
CHRISTMAS
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• Christmas trees are naturally beautiful. They add
  to the beauty of the season. Whether you choose
  to buy an artificial or a real Christmas tree,
  each comes with its own benefits.

• An artificial Christmas tree is safer if you want
  to keep your house in the holiday mood for long. 

• Real ones, on the other hand, can live a little
  bit longer if you take good care of it. 

• Here are some things that you can do with your
  real Xmas tree.

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1. MULCHING

• Mulching is one of the best ways to recycle your
  real Christmas tree. Make compost out of your
  trees needles or woodchips. 

• Mulching also allows the soil to breathe more
  naturally without being getting compacted or
  dense.

2. MAKE IT A WILDLIFE HABITAT

• Birds love to hang on trees and you can hang
  different bird feeders in the tree for them near
  your house.

• Use bird feeders to attract critters to feed and
  nest in the tree branches.

3. THRIVING FISH RESERVE

• A real Christmas tree can also make an excellent
  and thriving fish reserve.

• As time passes by, algae will start to grow on
  the Christmas tree. Fish will feed on the algae
  and the tree will protect them from possible
  predators. 

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4. FIREWOOD

• Real Christmas trees are often heavy sap trees.
  This means you can use old sap to make firewood
  for your campfires at home or during any other
  outdoor event.

• They burn fast and hot hence, ideal for campfires
  or bonfires.

5. ASH THE GARDEN TO MAKE IT MORE FERTILE

• After a bonfire, you can use the ashes to make
  your garden more fertile.

• Wood ash has lime and potassium among other
  essential nutrients that help plants to thrive.

6. REAL CHRISTMAS TREES CAN SERVE AS GARDEN
INSULATORS

• Instead of throwing away your Christmas tree, you
  can cut off the branches, and beautifully lay
  them on your garden.

• This is usually an effective way of helping your
  plants to preserve temperatures to help them
  brave through cold seasons.

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7. HOME FRESHENERS

• If your tree is still green after Christmas.
  Store or wrap the tree or strips in a paper bag
  sachet. 

• This will help to maintain the freshness of the
  needles and the scent of the tree keeping your
  home smelling fresh.

8. BEAUTIFUL COASTERS

• The trunk of a real Christmas tree can make
  beautiful wood coasters. Generally, they are
  beautiful and attractive and they protect your
  table from water and spill damages.

• However, you need to let the tree to dry
  completely before you start cutting the trunk.

9. FEEDS FOR YOUR GOATS

• Goats love to eat just about anything. Instead of
  throwing away your Christmas tree, give it to
  your goats or a neighbors goats to chow it down. 

• Keep in mind that Christmas trees are rich in
  nutrients and they provide ample minerals as well
  as vitamins for goats.

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10. CHRISTMAS TREES CAN SAVE BEACHES

• In places that are likely to be hit by
  Hurricanes, Christmas trees are very important. 

• The trees also protect dunes as they act in place
  of protective natural plant growth.

11. HOMES FOR THE NEEDY

• Apart from lighting and brightening up your home
  during Christmas holiday, Christmas trees also
  can be used to make a home for the needy.

• Donate the tree to nonprofit organizations as
  they use the trees to make beautiful homes for
  those in need. 

12. A CHIPPER PARTY

• After Christmas, you can also invite friends and
  family to a wood chipper party.

• You will be surprised at how beautiful the site
  and sounds of Christmas tree chipper is. However,
  you should always maintain the best safety
  guidelines.

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13. MAKE A BEAUTIFUL PINE NEEDLE POTPOURRI

• Fill a large bowl with fallen needles or stems
  from the pine tree. Add orange rind, cinnamon
  stick and some lemon in the bowl. 

• You may also want to include a nutmeg mixture and
  whole cloves to the mixture. Store the mixture in
  a jar or even wrap it beautifully with a
  newspaper.

14. RECYCLE

• There are many garden centers, community groups,
  and local authorities that recycle Christmas
  trees.

• You can also drop the tree at a nearby designated
  communal Christmas tree collection point.

15. REPLANT

• If you love your Christmas tree so much and you
  cannot bear the thought of losing it, you can
  also replant it.

•  A point to note is that a Christmas tree can
  regrow only if you preserve its root ball.

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