This simple choice can change your entire experience with the holidays. Knowing what you’re getting into makes all the difference!
There are advantages and disadvantages to a real Christmas tree from Lowe’s, and there are things to love and hate about an artificial tree from Hobby Lobby.
Let’s get into it!
What are the pros and cons of a real Christmas tree?
A real Christmas tree looks natural and smells amazing. There is something about that real tree smell that creates Christmas spirit in your home! On the downside, they need water, and sooner or later, you have to take it out of your house, which might not be as easy as it sounds if you don’t recycle it properly. Otherwise, it’s bad for the environment.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an artificial Christmas tree?
An artificial Christmas tree lasts forever! It doesn’t make a mess (like that annoying vacuuming every day because your real tree is shedding needles). If you buy one with lights already on it, like people in certain Dollar General districts, you can have it up in 15 minutes! However, they’re made from non-biodegradable material, like all those plastic straws everyone is freaking out about.
What is better, a real or artificial Christmas tree?
The answer on if a real or artificial tree is better is, “It depends!” Each one has its place in your home during the holidays. Real trees give you that classic look and fresh smell. Fake trees are easy to set up and come with interesting variations, like a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree. Now it comes down to what is most important to you.
Should you buy a real or artificial Christmas tree this year?
Do you need to pick up a real or artificial tree this year? What is the best course of action? In truth, it all depends. Before you head out to Walmart to tell your old friend Marsha she stinks and grab the first tree you see, you need to think about your BSA (budget, space, and aesthetics). Artificial tree sales are going through the roof, and I keep seeing jokers put trees in white-painted tires in their front yard, so it may be time to pony up the dough for a nice artificial tree this year with snow on it!
Why do people buy artificial Christmas trees?
People buy artificial Christmas trees because they are easier to deal with, saving you maintenance and money in the long run. They are easier to put up and take down without the mess traditional trees create. Also, you can get the snow flocked artificial Christmas trees to add the look of winter, even if you were born in Florida.
Which type of Christmas tree is more environmentally friendly?
Is it better to buy a real tree or an artificial tree from an eco-friendly standpoint? In general, a real tree is more “earth-friendly” since it is a renewable resource and can be recycled. Artificial trees take more resources to produce and can’t be recycled, meaning they sit in a landfill for the next 1,000 years growing little trash tree children.
How do costs compare between real and artificial Christmas trees?
Real trees are generally cheaper to buy than artificial trees unless you hit the after-Christmas sales when trees are 90% off at Home Depot. The other factor is the length of time you stick your artificial tree in your garage and don’t use it. To continue to put an artificial tree in play can cost you more than buying a real tree each year, especially since you buy a new one every year from Hobby Lobby because you can’t find the ones you stored from previous years!
What factors should you consider when choosing a Christmas tree?
Before you either rush out to grab a tree or scream, “Save a Tree; buy a fake!” stop for a second and think. Think about the size of the space you have to put the tree in. Think about how much maintenance you want to deal with on your tree. Think about your budget…well, think about it after you watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.
Bottom line: Both real and artificial Christmas trees have their place. Find the right one for you and enjoy Christmas!
