1. Instead of a cut Christmas tree, try a living tree, in a pot.
A living tree isn’t thrown out after Christmas, and can continue to oxygenate your surroundings making your air quality better. If you choose to plant your living tree outdoors in your yard or garden after Christmas, you’ve now added value to your property and beautified your surroundings. these links for more possibilities.
2. Instead of a cut Christmas tree, try designating an existing outdoor tree as your Christmas tree.
Perhaps you have a lovely tall Landscape Gardeners Sydney evergreen in your front or back yard. Choose one and give it some energy efficient lights set to a timer, and let your Christmas tree shine in to your living room. Your hardier ornaments and even popcorn garland also work nicely outdoors…and attract birds too.
3. Instead of a cut Christmas tree, try an inflatable Christmas tree.
Inflatable trees are reusable and a treat to put away after Christmas, since they collapse into the size of a small bag once the air is released. With the potential for many decades of use, the inflatable tree can be used indoors and out, and inflates with a simple pump. No watering, and kids love these!
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4. Instead of a cut Christmas tree, make your own tree.
Making your own Christmas tree can become a great tradition especially if you get the whole family in on the fun. What recycled material will you use this year? When you succeed in building an especially great tree, you can keep it and reuse.