i have just been takeing my christmas tree down today. it was a cut one so it's petty dead by now. i was just wondering if you guys had any imagetive idea's on what i could do with it?
ChrisKavanaugh said:Please put THUS SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA ( 2001 Space Oddessy opening title) as I turn on the light here . My grandfather built barracks in Alaska during WW2. He made an incredible miniature log cabin from spruce with an operating fireplace, tiny glass windows and door on leather hinges.It was sadly destroyed in a long ago California brush fire. But every year I replicate it and give it to a child. You could make a whole Celtic Hill fort! Invite the fairie folk to occupy it. Am I good, or am I good
Jake Rollnick said:If you just threw it away wouldn't it be more environmentaly sound as it would just biodegrade into a landfill site?
Bob said:Many local authorities now chip trees up, mulch the chippings and then use these as ground cover on ornamental beds. This is a very green way to get rid of your tree - support it if possible.
It's not a good idea to tip any chippings away in woodland areas as this can cause localised acidity and / or nutrient enrichment. This can be to the detriment of the woodland plants (as more 'coarse' plants prefer higher nutrient levels and may predominate). Many small nature reserves near habitation suffer this way from dumped grass and hedge clippings etc.
Bob
Bob said:No worries - no implied criticism by the way.
I used to look after a couple of 'suburban' nature reserves that suffered from this so maybe I'm a wee bit sensitive about it!!!!
And don't get me started on 'excess canine fertilization' !!!! :aargh4:
Regards
Bob