Buying the right Christmas tree for your home can be a challenging task. There are a lot of things you need to consider, from the size of the tree to what type of tree you want. The following are 5 basic tips that you should consider when purchasing a Christmas tree for your home this holiday season:
Should you buy a real tree or an artificial tree?
There are two main types of Christmas trees: those that are real and those that are artificial. Artificial trees have a few benefits. First of all, there won’t be any loose pine needles to clean up. Maintaining an artificial tree is easy because practically no maintenance is required. Not to mention that you won’t have to buy a new tree every year. Artificial trees are also a good alternative for anyone that has bad allergies. However, if you are planning on buying an artificial tree because you think that it’s a more environmentally friendly option, then you are mistaken. Because they are plastic and made using a number of potentially harmful chemicals, artificial trees are not very eco friendly – especially if you ever try to get rid of it since most of them are not recyclable. When it comes to real Christmas trees, just make sure you buy it from a source that uses sustainable farming methods and that you recycle your tree after you are done with it.