There are some cultures that decorate sticks instead of Christmas trees. This sounds as if it should be very disappointing for the people concerned but it can be quite the opposite. Many people now are opting for a minimalist effect in their home, with little or no furniture and ornaments. There are even homes being built that don’t even have a kitchen, too much clutter. What better way to complement this effect than to have a stick in the corner of the room with a couple of baubles hanging off it and a string of fairy lights wrapped around the bare stems. I actually tried this one-year and found the effect very satisfying. Visitors had other thoughts though and every one that visited took pity on me and offered to go out and buy me a tree that had a bit of greenery on it. I declined of course and insisted that I was ahead of my time.
Christmas trees, whether they are real or artificial are as popular as ever. The plastic trees with the fibre optics in them are proving to be especially well liked. For some people though there is no substitute for the real thing.
CHRISTMAS TREES
One important factor to take into consideration when choosing a real tree is to make sure that it comes from a managed source. Coillte, yet again are the safest bet to get a decent tree from and as usual they have a very wide range. Here is a rundown on the three most popular.
Norway spruce: These have the sharp needles and are the ones most prone to needle drop. When buying, make sure the leaves are fresh and green. Place the tree in a watertight container and secure with bricks or stone. Fill the container with moist sand; this will help supply the tree with water, which will slow down the needle drop. These trees are best suited in the porch or outside. Top up with water regularly avoiding the electrics.
Christmas trees, whether they are real or artificial are as popular as ever. The plastic trees with the fibre optics in them are proving to be especially well liked. For some people though there is no substitute for the real thing.
CHRISTMAS TREES
One important factor to take into consideration when choosing a real tree is to make sure that it comes from a managed source. Coillte, yet again are the safest bet to get a decent tree from and as usual they have a very wide range. Here is a rundown on the three most popular.
Norway spruce: These have the sharp needles and are the ones most prone to needle drop. When buying, make sure the leaves are fresh and green. Place the tree in a watertight container and secure with bricks or stone. Fill the container with moist sand; this will help supply the tree with water, which will slow down the needle drop. These trees are best suited in the porch or outside. Top up with water regularly avoiding the electrics.
Lodge pole pine~ These have softer needles and hold their needles; they have a loose growing habit and are good for indoors.
Noble fir These have a tighter growing habit, they have blue green needles and hold them very well.
Seee other article below for more tree types.
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