How to choose a Christmas tree

The New Year is approaching, and it is difficult to imagine a holiday without the most important attribute - a Christmas tree. Accordingly, the question arises, which one to choose - live or artificial. Some people choose natural ones because of the fragrant pine needles, others choose artificial ones because they are practical and do not lose needles. But how to choose?

Which Christmas tree is better to choose: live or artificial?

A natural Christmas tree is a part of nature, environmentally friendly and fragrant. This alone creates a feeling of celebration and magic.

A live Christmas tree will delight you with its special pine aroma throughout the New Year holidays. In addition, the essential oils released by it relieve stress and nervousness, having a beneficial effect on the nervous system and respiratory tract. But for this, it is important to choose and install the Christmas tree at home so that it does not fall off before New Year’s Eve.

The only significant drawback is deforestation. Just imagine how many small trees are cut down just to please people for just a couple of weeks. An alternative option is to purchase an artificial spruce tree or purchase it from a nursery.In the latter case, there is no need to worry too much, since the trees are grown specifically for sale before the New Year holidays.

NOTE! As for the artificial one, it will save the budget due to repeated use. Once installed, you will not have needles on the floor. But here, too, you need to remember that low-quality goods can cause harm to health due to chemical compounds.

By choosing a high-quality Christmas tree, you can be sure of its durability throughout the entire period. The only drawback will be the lack of smell of pine needles, but this can also be solved by purchasing a bouquet of pine branches, which will not harm nature at all, since the latter are collected when felling the forest.

In this regard, before purchasing, it is worth weighing the pros and cons so as not to encounter unpleasant consequences just before the holiday, and also to receive a lot of happiness and joy during such a magical period.

What types of artificial Christmas trees are there?

PVC

A Christmas tree made of polymer ribbons is one of the most popular types of the main New Year's attribute. Everyone will be able to choose the most suitable option for themselves in terms of price and quality. In addition, this choice will allow you to preserve nature. Durability is achieved due to the fact that the frame consists of metal wrapped with tapes. But keep in mind that Chinese counterfeits made from low-quality material are quite common on the market. They can cause harm to health due to allergic reactions. It is important to require a quality certificate when purchasing.

Plastic

Molded products made of polypropylene are the highest quality, attractive and expensive. They are produced by casting in plastic molds, and the needles are made of polypropylene.As a rule, Christmas trees are produced by European manufacturers. It is almost impossible to encounter a fake. In appearance it will look like a natural Christmas tree.

fishing line

New Year's attribute made of monofilament thread. This Christmas tree is fluffy, natural and has the lowest cost. By running your hands over the corners, you can feel a slight tingling sensation.

Which option to choose is up to you. Below we will also look at how to choose the right live or artificial Christmas tree.

How to choose the right natural Christmas tree

There are two ways to purchase spruce. One of them is deforestation. But in this case, you will cause harm to nature and may receive an administrative fine, because such an action is illegal.

It is best to go to a nursery or a specialized market in order to purchase the main New Year's attribute. There is a lot of choice, and you won’t break the law, and you won’t harm the environment.

IMPORTANT! When choosing, it is worth considering that the New Year’s tree will not last long - from 10 to 14 days.

Regular spruce is afraid of warm rooms, so the risk of it falling off is high. But if you want to install it, then you should choose blue.

It is recommended to purchase a New Year's beauty no earlier than December 25th. The more resin there is on the cut, the longer it will last, because this indicates that the tree was cut down relatively recently. The needles should be green and sit firmly on the branches. When transporting, the tree should be packed in burlap and bandaged. You can install it anywhere, but preferably away from heating radiators.

How to choose the right artificial spruce

The first and most important rule is to require a quality certificate when purchasing.A low-quality product can cause harm to health and quickly lose its beauty. An equally important aspect is the flammability of the material. Even if this happens, it should go out immediately. Considering that plastic is quite fragile, it is recommended to purchase Christmas trees with a metal stand.

There are options on sale with luminous needles that imitate snow. Often New Year's attributes are sold already decorated, with garlands and toys.

When purchasing, you need to shake the tree. If it remains safe and sound, it means it is of high quality. There should be no third-party unpleasant odors.

Taking into account all the recommendations, you can buy a beautiful Christmas tree for the New Year.