Christmas Ornaments Decorating The Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree is a symbol of the holiday season for 33 million American households each year. Some people choose to buy their tree from the store, but many families enjoy "hunting" down that perfect tree and spending time together as a family placing the Christmas ornaments on the branches. There are many different types of tree to choose from and countless ways to decorate, as well as ways to protect you and your family from fire this Christmas.

In addition to firs, some Americans prefer a spruce Christmas tree instead. The Eastern White Pine is often used in garlands, wreaths and centerpieces because of the long, soft needles. These beautiful trees are flexible and not fit for heavy ornaments and are too full for some decorations, although the needles will last a long time. The Scotch Pine has very stiff, sharp needles that stay well maintained throughout the Christmas season. The Scotch Pine has a more open appearance, offering much space for decorating.

If you are one of the 33 million American homes with a natural Christmas tree in your home, then be careful to practice safety this Christmas. Each year there are over 200 fires caused by real and artificial Christmas trees, resulting in 24 deaths, 27 injuries and $13.3 million in property damage.

Half of all Christmas tree fires result from electrical malfunction, 27% from a nearby heat source and 5% from children playing with fire or other heat sources. By taking proper precautions this Christmas, such as throwing out faulty, frayed electrical lights, as well as keeping your tree watered and away from heat sources, you'll ensure a happy holiday.

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The Rising Of Colours In Your Yard With Spring Flowers

Spring flowers in your yard, announce the end of a cold winter with better and sunny days to come. There are a large variety of flowers, including the flowers on fruiting trees, to tell every one there will be no more need to shovel snow and watching out for dangerous black ice on the road. You can now watch out for the flowers growing in the flower gardens and municipal parks all over town.

During the cold of winter, you may be stuck inside the house, sitting close to the heater and only venture out to clear the piles of snow mounting up in your driveway. Once the snow disappears and the spring flowers are everywhere, then we can look forward to fun in the summer sun. Growing many flowers, fruit and vegetables in the backyard. Some of the flowers may even be grown in the front yard, to give a variety of colours to the landscape in the front yard.

Along with adding spring flowers to your yard, another great backyard idea is to maintain an organic garden. You may want to grow herbs, fruit and vegetables in your garden to add to your family meals. It is easy to grow delicious tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, herbs and spring onions. You may even place a couple of miniature fruit trees to supply you with fresh, off the branch fruit.

If you like to invite birds to stay in your backyard, you may look at adding bird feeders and birdbaths in your backyard, close to trees. If there are squirrels in the area, then you may need to protect the food in the bird feeders with squirrel proof bird feeders. You can also supply squirrel feeders in your yard to feed squirrels in your area. In no time, there will be plenty of birds and other wildlife in your backyard. A paradise for the birdwatchers in your family.

The chirping of birds, a nice garden and spring flowers make for a beautiful backyard.

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