christmas trees
and want to rekindle vivid sensations of the season,
why not use nature as your inspiration to create a stunning backdrop to your festive celebrations ...
rich shades of green with rich touches of colour and sparkle
i'm in the mood already just writing about it !
where to start?
with a real Christmas tree
to create a wonderful traditional look,
and fill your home with the rich aroma of fir
to evoke seasonal
feelings, memories, images
and inspire new ones for the future
and inspire new ones for the future
or from your nearest Forestry Commission Real Christmas tree sales centre www.forestry.gov.uk/Christmas
to care for your tree - the Forestry Commission recommends you:
* stand it in a bucket of water and keep it in a cool place such as a garage or shed until ready to take indoors for decorating
- * before taking it indoors, cut off at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom of the trunk and gently shake the tree to remove any loose needles
- * pot the tree with the trunk immersed in water (their woodland centres have special stands)
- * do not use sand or soil in the tree stand as they restrict water from being drawn up the trunk
- * stand the tree in the coolest part of the room, ideally next to a window and away from radiators & fires, and and very importantly, top it up with water daily
and when the celebrations are over:
plant a tree with roots in the garden or recycle it - for info, visit the Lets Recycle website or contact your local council