Christmas Tree Hire and the Benefits of alternative plants in the home

Author: Daniel Crow

Christmas is coming and the Christmas tree is, perhaps, the most iconic symbol of the holiday. For those who choose to celebrate Christmas, and regardless of religion or belief, the tree, which historically has its' roots in Paganism, is now a symbol of the world's generosity in gift giving and festive cheer. However, buying a tree is a yearly cost that can be avoided.
Why buy a full price tree that will be dead and rotting by New Year's, a grim reminder that Christmas is over and won't be around for another twelve months? Choosing to rent a tree this year will mean your tree will be kept alive and replanted after you return it. This means that you are saving the environment, as well as you wallet. In fact, hiring a tree will offset your carbon footprint for the year by 10%.
Christmas tree hire is also a great option for businesses that wish to add some festive cheer this year. By ordering a specific tree that will look great in your office's lobby you can take the hassle out of your corporate Christmas without compromising your business' productivity. You won't have to shell out for new decorations every year to keep up-to-date with current trends; your tree is guaranteed to represent the best of your business and can be delivered ready-decorated. Another eco-friendly option for any time of year is green roofing.
This is a hard wearing roofing system that creates a living roof through the use of Sedum roof planting. Utilising vegetation to protect your home is a great way to gain financial benefits on your property, while helping the environment. At the same time you can make your home look idyllically natural and unimposing on a natural landscape, which will - as you will soon discover - quite literally give you a breath of fresh air.
Sedum roof planting is a long lasting, sustainable option that requires little maintenance: it is alive so there is no need to replace tiles, as everything will grow back. Furthermore, due to added insulation, your home will be more energy efficient; this can lead to money-saving tax incentives. A growing number of areas, such as New York, are offering deals like a one-year property tax credit for property owners who go green on at least 50% of their roof. Aside from this, a green roof can be extremely fashionable with a variety of different coloured and textured vegetation to choose from. Not to mention the added value your property will receive thanks to these benefits making it more attractive when looking to sell.

On the other hand, a green roof can cool your building down during the summer due to evaporative cooling. Notably cooler temperatures have been recorded in cities with a high concentration of green roofed properties. Your roof will also create new habitats for animals or you could increase your agriculture and begin growing plants and crops on your roof! The layer of vegetation will filter harmful pollutants, meaning the air you breathe will be cleaner and better for you, which can create a marked difference in asthma sufferers. There are also the benefits of sound insulation. The earth will block out lower frequency and the plants will block the higher frequency sounds. This will allow you to sleep better, will give you more privacy in your home and avoid you disturbing the neighbours.

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