All about festive greenery
DECORATING the house for Christmas is one of the highlights of the season. As well as the tree, which is usually the focal point, there are also lots of beautiful natural decorations that be made from evergreen foliage, seedheads and berries foraged from your garden. Whether you buy a ready-cut tree or bring a potted one indoors for the duration, there are certain things you need to bear in mind. If you are buying a cut tree, decide which variety you are after and which fits your price bracket (see panel, right). Ideally, select a tree that hasn’t already been netted so you can see its size and shape and check how healthy it is. Avoid any that are already starting to droop or lose needles – one good way of testing…