Can I leave it in the yard for the birds?

Yes, once every decoration, hook and strand of tinsel is off. It makes a good bird feeder.

Can a tree go in a pond?

In a private fish pond, yes. Sunk trees give fish a place to hide and feed.

What do you do with a real Christmas tree after Christmas?

Q: What do you do with a real Christmas tree after Christmas?

Recycle it. Never burn it.. Take off every ornament and strand of tinsel, then check with your town or county. Many collect trees at the curb in the two weeks after Christmas, and most counties have free drop-off sites where trees get chipped into mulch. Never burn one in a fireplace or wood stove.

Recycle it. Never burn it.

Take off every ornament and strand of tinsel, then check with your town or county. Many collect trees at the curb in the two weeks after Christmas, and most counties have free drop-off sites where trees get chipped into mulch. Never burn one in a fireplace or wood stove.

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Can I leave it in the yard for the birds?: Yes, once every decoration, hook and strand of tinsel is off. It makes a good bird feeder.
Can a tree go in a pond?: In a private fish pond, yes. Sunk trees give fish a place to hide and feed.

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Last checked Monday, November 9, from the National Christmas Tree Association.

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