Christmas would not be complete without a tree, but the question remains … is it better to buy a real tree, or an artificial one?
Below, we’ll take a look at some of the prime benefits of investing in an artificial tree this festive season.
Portability
Getting an artificial tree home can be a lot easier than a real one – especially if you don’t have a car.
Buying a real one could leave you struggling through wet streets with a face full of pine needles, whereas artificial trees are lighter in weight, and are often divided into separate pieces to reduce the size of packaging.
Cost
Real trees shed their pine needles, and therefore have to be replaced every year – unless you are dreaming of a bald Christmas.
By contrast, a good quality artificial tree is usually cheaper as an initial purchase, and will last you for years to come. This makes it the more cost-effective option, not to mention that pre-lit Christmas trees can save you money on lights, too.
Variety
Real trees can be nice, but do not offer a great deal in terms of visual variety.
By contrast, if you opt for artificial tree this year, you can select from a range of colours, such as wintery silvers, or LED hues that run through the rainbow.
Maintenance
The needles on real trees tend to fall pretty quickly and by Christmas morning, you may find yourself accidentally stepping on them in bare feet!
With an artificial tree, you can avoid the mess of a needle-strewn carpet.
Whether you choose a real or artificial tree this Christmas, you can find a wide range to choose from in your local garden centre.
