Which variety of fir to choose? If you are a fan of natural Christmas trees, several varieties are available to you, mainly the Nordmann fir and the spruce. The most sold Christmas tree is the Nordmann (60% of sales) because it has the advantage of lasting two months without losing its needles. Th ...
1- It changes colour in autumn Larch or Larix decidua belongs to the Pinaceae family, like spruce, cedar, pine and fir. But unlike most conifers, which keep their beautiful green needles in winter, larches turn golden and then red in autumn. This tree is moreover the only deciduous conifer in ...
ntains, a mining region in eastern Germany, very close to the border with the Czech Republic. In this region, people began making figurines out of spruce or beech wood when the Silver mines ran out and work became scarce. They then imagined characters in their image: wooden men wearing the min ...
ee will last fairly a month. If you opt for a Nobilis tree, wait until mid-December before purchasing it as it is less durable. If you prefer a spruce, wait until the last moment before installing it at home and decorating it, otherwise it will quickly lose its needles. 3- Remember to wate ...
l depend on your tastes, your budget and the number of people you want to treat. 5- Don't forget the accompaniments Side dishes are a great way to spruce up your cheese board by giving it a welcome splash of color. For example, you can accompany cheeses with: - nuts and dried fruit ...
al destination than New York for a Christmas trip... During the holiday season, the Big Apple is decked out in decorations to its (un)measure. The spruce tree that stands every year in front of Rockefeller Center is probably the most famous Christmas tree in the world. Standing between 20 and ...
Christmas tree in your fireplace. Even if you have a fireplace or wood stove, avoid using your Christmas tree as firewood. Conifers such as the Nordmann fir and spruce are not recommended for home heating because they tend to clog chimney flues. However, if you wish to use the fir branches as kind ...
ed thickness for each type of mulch and to use a material suitable for your crops, particularly regarding pH. For example, only acid-loving plants accept pine or spruce needle mulch. ...
