Opt for a pot-grown Christmas tree
A pot-grown Christmas tree means your tree is alive and can live on throughout the year, ready to be brought back inside next Christmas
DoneChallenge othersBrewing instructions:
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Step 1
When buying, look for specific "Pot grown" Christmas trees - these are trees that have been grown from seed in a container and are much better than "potted" Christmas trees. The difference is, "potted" trees are dug up and put into a pot, which can damage the roots and reduce the chances of survival.
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Step 2
When Christmas is over, take the decorations off and put your tree out in the garden, perhaps in a slightly larger pot so it has room to grow!
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Step 3
When Christmas comes round again, simply bring the tree back inside and decorate!
If the tree grows too big to bring inside, find a place for it outside where it can grow and flourish.
Why is this important?
Although plastic trees last for a long time, they require fossil fuels to be produced unless made from 100% recycled materials. Depending on where plastic trees come from, there could be a vast carbon footprint used to transport the tree to your house.
Is it really justifiable to cut down a living tree just for a couple of weeks use? Why not opt for a living one, and keep it alive for years to come instead.