Outdoor Christmas Trees

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

17 Nov 2007 11:45 AM

This Christmas, why not decorate trees and place them outdoors? It is a great way to have the spirit of the season extend beyond your living room. Choose one tree or several, and you are bound to add some Christmas curb appeal to your house that will have everyone wishing they were at your home for the holidays.

Two more benefits to have outdoor trees: Easier cleanup when it comes to needles and it allows even those with allergies to experience the warmth of a fresh-cut or live tree.

Here are some tips and ideas that are good to know when planning an outdoor tree.

Have you ever decorated a tree outdoors? I'm not just talking about strings of lights on your existing outdoor tree, but more along the lines of full decorated Christmas trees. Some ideal placements for outdoor trees include the front porch area, a back or enclosed porch, or a deck.

You can decorate outdoor trees as elaborately as indoor trees, but of course there will be a couple of new considerations. You want to make sure that the lights you use are manufactured for outdoor use, and you want to make sure that the ornaments you choose can withstand the elements. Your tree placement should provide some shelter, so chances are that you won't have to make to many compromises with an outdoor tree. and nature has a way of making its own magic. Witness a lighted tree covered with snow or ice, and you'll see what I mean.

For an outdoor tree, you can choose a fresh cut tree, a live tree with the root ball intact or an artificial tree. Many retailers now carry an array of pre-lit outdoor artificial Christmas trees that come in all shapes and sizes and feature planters both plain and decorative.

Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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