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Live Nothing smells quite like a live Christmas tree. If you choose to go the live route, know that your local Christmas tree vendor may have several varieties from which to choose. Get a tree suited to your family. If you have little hands (or paws) around, pick a tree with softer needles. Look for a tree that’s not so full that you can’t festoon it with decorations; it should have a few empty spaces to show off your cherished baubles. Find one with a straight trunk to avoid complications getting it in the tree stand and it should be fresh. Check for freshness by breaking a needle in half
with your fingers. A fresh fir will snap; fresh pines should bend without breaking. Reusable Trees If bringing a live tree indoors isn’t your thing, the fake trees are getting
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Recycling Your Trees Once the season’s over, it’s time to responsibly recycle your live trees. Many cities and towns will offer a service to mulch your tree for you, or sometimes there’s a drive to create fish and wetlands habitat using old Christmas trees. Look into the recycling programs offered in your area and choose the one that works best for you. Whatever you do, don’t just put it into the trash.
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