Useful tips: Use fir trees even after Christmas

Useful tips
Use fir trees even after Christmas

Festively decorated Christmas trees are simply part of the holidays. But every year the cut conifers leave a large ecological footprint. It is worthwhile not to simply dispose of fir, spruce and co., But to use the wood and needles in other areas, such as in the kitchen.

Aromatic cooking with pine needles

Pine needles give dishes with mushrooms or game a spicy aroma. When cooking, however, you shouldn’t just throw them in the pan. Instead, let the needles dry for a few days and grind them finely in a mortar. As they contain essential oils and many important vital substances, they are also ideal for a tea infusion. You can either put the needles together with the twig in hot water or separate them beforehand and squeeze them a little, so that the ingredients dissolve better in the water.

Frost protection in the garden

The trunk and branches are especially useful in the garden. With the help of a chopper, they can be processed into mulch, which can serve as frost protection for the soil and plants. Those who do not have such a device can cut thin branches with secateurs, an ax helps with the large trunk. By the way: The pine needles are also good in the vegetable patch, as they keep snails away.

Firewood for the fireplace

Anyone who owns a fireplace can use their Christmas tree as firewood. Important: Once the wood has been sawn into pieces suitable for the oven, it must be stored in a dry place for some time. Otherwise, the moisture creates a lot of smoke and a sooty stove.

A joy for the animals

If you don’t want to do anything with your Christmas tree, you can hand it in at zoos, horse farms or the local forester instead. For wild animals such as deer, the fir branches are a delicious snack and at the same time a welcome change from conventional food.

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