The holidays have passed, the garlands have gone out, but the tree still stands in the corner. Don't rush to wrap it in a bag. A live Christmas tree can be removed so that it does not become garbage, but is useful for the garden, for birds or for compost. And it's easier to do than it seems.
If the tree grew in a pot, it can be preserved. Keep the tree on the balcony or in a cool pantry at temperatures up to plus five degrees. Water once every 10–14 days. In the spring, as soon as the snow melts, plant it in the garden or transfer it to a tree nursery.
If your tree is cut down, do not throw it in a household container. In many cities, until mid-January there are collection points where trees are chopped into mulch. If this is not the case, then chop the branches yourself and use them to cover roses or bushes. You can simply stick a Christmas tree into the snow near the fence – small birds will hide in the branches from the cold and predators.
Be sure to remove all tinsel, garlands and foil as these materials are non-biodegradable and will interfere with recycling. Do not leave the tree to dry near the radiator: dry needles are highly flammable. Do not bury the entire tree in the ground; it will rot for years and interfere with other plants.
Thanks to these simple steps, your Christmas tree will not become waste, but will continue to serve nature even after the holiday.
