"Don't Throw It Away": How to Use a Christmas Tree for Your Garden and Vegetable Garden - The Best Options

19.01.2024 15:50
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:41

New Year has already passed, but not everyone has managed to get rid of the main attribute of the holiday – the Christmas tree.

Of course, many people think about throwing the tree in the trash, but it is better to use it usefully.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you how to give a second life to a Christmas tree.

Mulch

Mulch plays an important role in plant care. It helps the soil retain moisture longer and prevents weeds from growing.

Pine wood and needles can be used as mulch. To do this, break the tree into pieces and then chop it up.

branches
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Protecting plants from frost

In winter, many plants need protection from freezing temperatures.

To prevent your “green friends” from freezing, you need to spread pine branches around them.

By following these tips, you can use wood to your advantage and the environment.

The importance of adding cinnamon and sugar to potted plants has been reported previously.

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS

Content
  1. Mulch
  2. Protecting plants from frost