How to reuse your real Christmas tree with huge garden benefits
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Just because the festive period is over and you have to sadly put your decorations away for another year, it doesn't mean that the lifecycle of your Christmas tree has to come to an end too. You can give your Christmas tree a whole new lease of life in your garden, where it will bring a whole heap of benefits to your green space, from providing a new habitat for wildlife to enjoy during the last few winter months all the way to supporting new plants - try reusing your tree this year with one of these easy to implement gardening hacks, that are seriously eco-friendly.
Every year, many councils offer free Christmas tree collections, and if this is usually the path you take to mark the conclusion of the festive period, you will be pleased to hear that these trees are usually shredded into chippings - these are then used as mulch or chippings in public green spaces like your local park. However, if you are looking for some compostable material or mulch in your own garden, you can skip leaving the tree out for collection, and instead do this yourself.
Whilst this is a bit more work than leaving the tree in the designated collection spot, there are lot of benefits to mulching your beds, borders, planters, and pots. "Mulching helps the soil maintain moisture, protects the plants in the winter, and helps with weed control. Organic much also boosts soil health by breaking down and contributing to soil fertility over time. What’s more – mulch made from pine trees repel unwanted pests such as ticks, gnats, and fleas. Time to break out the shredder! But remember: be sure to wear safety gear, including goggles and gloves," the experts at Stockslager Garden Centre explain.
