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Choosing a Christmas tree with your family can be a wonderful, memorable event. Live Christmas trees are a beautiful addition to your home during the holiday season, and they can even freshen up the living room with a wonderful evergreen scent.
When you plan a day to pick out a Christmas tree, be sure to visit one of these tree farms in West Michigan. Whether you’re looking for a tree that’s four feet tall or 12 feet tall, these local West Michigan businesses can help you find the perfect tree at an affordable price!
There have always been debate whether real trees or artificial trees are better for your heath and the environment. There are positives and negatives no matter which one you choose, however some negative factors may outweigh the positives. Hopefully, reading the pros and cons will help you choose which may be best for your family and home environment:
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After the holidays, it’s time to pack up those Christmas decorations and take down the tree. Artificial trees can be used year after year, but real trees only last one season. Instead of throwing it out, recycle your tree! Sometimes they can be turned into mulch, or be used for other things.
The Ludington State Park uses old Christmas trees picked up in the city of Ludington to help prevent land erosion. If you live in the city of Ludington, you can set out your Christmas tree right after Christmas through the month of January and it will be picked up to be recycled.
Residents of the township may drop off their Christmas Tree during the month of January at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site on W. Dewey Road. Please remove all decorations, tinsel, stand, etc from tree. Hamlin Township Residents only; signature, address and phone number required. One tree per family/address. The hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-5pm.
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Zoo will accept Christmas trees to be recycled in December and January. Their goats and critters will munch on the trees (it’s a great treat!) and anything leftover will be chipped into mulch. Lewis Farm Market & Petting Zoo is located at 4180 W. M-20 (Stony Lake Road), New Era MI 49446.
Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
When it comes to your home, and everything inside that has value, it’s important to keep those it insured with homeowners insurance.
A great way to beat the winter blues is to force bulbs or branches to bloom early. It’s a simple process, and will be sure to lift your mood!
Tree diseases common to the West Michigan area include Oak Wilt Disease, a fungus, and Beech Bark Disease which is caused by insects..
Screens are fairly simple and inexpensive to fix. With the right materials, you can fix a screen in less than an hour for about $20 or less.
If your family produces a large amount of kitchen scraps, why not compost and use them as a natural fertilizer for your garden?
With all the snow that winter brings, there is sure to be muddy lawns and driveways once the snow melts and the rain starts.
Structured wiring provides flexibility, the ability to move phone, computer and TV locations throughout the building without costly hassles.
Get the most out of your money by caring for your lawn mower and lawn and garden tools is the best way to keep them in tip top shape.
We have created a handy list of seasonal “chores” and suggestions for important activities to accomplish season by season.
When it comes to your home, and everything inside that has value, it’s important to keep those it insured with homeowners insurance.
Structured wiring provides flexibility, the ability to move phone, computer and TV locations throughout the building without costly hassles.
Estate sales and auctions make for a great weekend event to take your family hunting for treasures and deals you won’t find anywhere else.
A rule that everyone should live by: for every tree that is cut down, two more should be planted. Planting trees can save the environment.
Pruning is a way to maintain proper health and growth, and to keep the size and shape of a tree or shrub in order and visually appealing.
If your family produces a large amount of kitchen scraps, why not compost and use them as a natural fertilizer for your garden?
Home sales are on the rise, so if you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, now may be the time to make some changes.
With all the snow that winter brings, there is sure to be muddy lawns and driveways once the snow melts and the rain starts.