“The biggest difference between a fresh-cut tree and a pre-cut tree is that fresh-cut trees release more oxygen into the air,” said Dr. Mark Derry, an allergist at Allergy Partners of Vermont. “They have more water content, so they’ll have more evaporative cooling effect.”

Derry said that he believes there are also fewer chemicals in live trees than in artificial ones because they aren’t treated with pesticides or fertilizers like some artificial trees are.

Although the trend toward artificial trees is growing, many people still prefer the natural look and feel of a live Christmas tree.

A live Christmas tree is a great choice for your home. Not only are they more environmentally friendly, but they also have some significant health benefits. Here are some reasons why you should consider getting a live tree this year:

They’re not harmful

The biggest benefit to having a live Christmas tree is that they’re better for your health than artificial trees. Artificial trees are made from plastics and chemicals that can be harmful when heated up in the house over time. While there haven’t been any studies on this topic yet, it’s probably safe to say that these chemicals could be problematic over time especially if you have young children or pets who play around the tree often.

Live trees don’t contain any harmful materials so there’s no need to worry about potential dangers associated with using them around your family members. The most important thing you can do is make sure to water your tree regularly so it doesn’t dry out too much while indoors during the holidays.

They Last Longer Than Cut Ones

Live Christmas trees last longer than cut ones because they can be watered regularly and fertilized. When it comes time to clean up after the holiday, you can simply leave the tree in place and let it go dormant until next year’s holiday season rolls around.

They Are Better for the Environment

A cut Christmas tree takes a long time to break down once it’s been discarded or composted (if it’s biodegradable). In addition to that, when you buy a live Christmas tree, there will be no waste left over from your purchase. You can either plant it or give it away as a gift once it starts getting dried out after the holidays are over.

They Don’t Need To Be Stored Away For Winter

Live trees don’t need to be stored away for winter like cut ones do because they don’t need water or fertilizer during cold months.

Low maintenance

Artificial trees require watering, while live ones don’t. And if you’re worried about needles falling on the carpet, you won’t have to worry about that with a live tree.

If you choose an artificial tree over a live one, consider putting it away after the holidays and bringing it out again next year. You can keep an artificial tree out for up to 10 years if you take good care of it.

We can find many reasons for you to love a 6-foot artificial Christmas tree. The tree can last for years and does not shed needles, but it has a downside. Many of these trees look fake, and having them stored most of the year does not do them justice. So, how do you make that faux tree look real? Here are some helpful guidelines to get started.

Fluff Those Branches

You do not want a skinny-looking tree showing it is fake. Fluff up those flattened pine needles and scrunched branches to remove bare patches. Doing this brings your tree back to life, and always start at the bottom and work your way up.

Never Skimp on Ornaments

Make your fake Christmas tree eye-catching with ornaments to fill the empty spots. Place ornaments strategically by starting with the larger ones and concentrate on those areas that need a sparkly distraction.

For a lush and fuller look, wrap your tree with garland loosely. You can start at the top to work your way down. But ensure you get strands long enough to cover your whole tree, as stopping halfway will not help.

If you do not have a long garland, you can use pine picks, spray, or any fake greenery attached to the tree’s stem. Yet, work them evenly throughout the branches to give your tree a balanced look. Also, hide the metal stem well to prevent giving it that fake look.

Add Real Branches with an Authentic Scent

Another great way to make your 6-foot artificial Christmas tree look real is by adding natural branches to your tree in the same color. Doing this creates the right texture to make your tree look organic. It helps to balance your tree by spacing the branches throughout it.

For a more authentic look, add a whiff of pine scent to your tree to give it a woodsy fragrance. For example, you can add pine-scented stick ornaments at the back of the tree. Alternatively, you can use pine needle essential oils or a pine-scented candle.

Add Some Snow and Top it With Tinsel

Spruce up the lacklustre branches with dusting artificial snow. Before decorating your tree, take it outside with a spray-on snow can. Then leave the tree outdoors to settle before taking it back inside. Now, you can add your decorations and let them stand out with tinsel if you are a fan of it.

Drape metallic tinsel on each branch and cover those sparse spots to fill your thin tree. Then add some pinecones with velvet ribbons strategically to cover bald spots. Finally, add a stand-out tree stand using a tree skirt or place your tree in a woven basket filled with pinecones.

Add Some Strands of Light

When you have a pre-lit tree, it helps avoid using added lights, but the best part is that adding more light strands will update your artificial tree. In addition, you can add vintage-styled bulbs to make the tree look great.

Pride Month is in June of every year. This is a month that is all about equal rights for everyone, no matter their sexual orientation. And every year, there are tons of rainbow flags flying and other types of décor around to showcase Pride Month. And one of the newest things that people are doing is using their 15 foot artificial Christmas trees as a way to decorate for Pride Month. Yes, these may be Christmas trees, but whatever décor you put on these can really change this tree from something that is only seen during Christmas to something that you keep up year round.

So, how are people using 15 foot artificial Christmas trees for Pride Month? Here are a few ideas:

1. They are using these 15 foot artificial Christmas trees as giant rainbows. They are getting bulb ornaments in the colors of the rainbow and putting these throughout the tree. And some people are taking it a step further by making thick lines of rainbow colors by blocking the same color together.

2. Hanging Pride-friendly photos throughout these 15 foot artificial Christmas trees is one way that many businesses are showing they are behind this month.

3. Streaming garland of various rainbow colors throughout the tree and allowing everyone to write a little note of encouragement to those who may struggle with their sexuality.

4. Some businesses are using 15 foot artificial Christmas trees decorated in rainbow colors, while adding in fliers that people can take off the tree that has various nonprofits and organizations that are there to help those throughout the year, not just during Pride Month.

This can be a great idea for those who want to use their trees during the year, other than just at Christmas time.