WHEN it comes to Christmas trees, opting for a real or fake one is a choice that will forever divide opinions.
If you’re of the school of thought that says nothing will ever come close to the fresh, piney scent smell of a real Christmas tree, then you’ll definitely want to know about this deal on at Home Bargains.
The Liverpool-founded chain store is renowned for its discount buys, with savvy shoppers often raving about their latest Home Bargains haul.
And you can bet there are plenty of unmissable offers available in-store this Christmas – like the £12.99 real tree that customers are currently rushing out to buy.
Taking to Facebook, one bargain-hunter showed off a picture of her purchase, writing, “Home Bargains are selling Christmas Trees for £12.99. Very happy with mine.”
Her snap showed the results of her now-decorated tree sitting proudly in her home, dressed in chic white and silver decorations – and a cute Santa jumper and hat as the tree topper.
“So beautiful,” replied one person, with another posting, ‘They always look so lovely and healthy.”
It didn’t take long for others to chime in and share theirs, proving that the bargain tree is very popular in stores right now.
“They’re stunning aren’t they… this is mine,” someone else posted, with a picture of their tree decked out in rose gold and white baubles.
“I’ve had it two weeks and it’s still as nice as the day I got it, well worth £12.99,” they added.
“They are amazing for £12.99, absolutely in love with mine,” wrote another woman, who showed off her version adorned with a more maximalist assortment of quirky decorations.
Elsewhere, one shopper admitted the tree was too oversized for their home – but managed to find a solution.
“This is mine. It was too big for my space so popped him outside,” they wrote.
Their image shows the tree looking more minimalist outdoors, with simple warm fairy lights adding a twinkling festive touch to their garden.
Opinions were slightly divided as to how long-lasting the tree will be.
“Happy with mine for £12.99 but my goodness has it dropped a lot of needles. Can’t complain for the price though,” wrote one person.
But another shopper had a completely different experience, posting that they’d bought the Home Bargains tree again this year and it’s even better than the 2023 offering.
“My tree is fab, better than the last year’s one. No needles dropped yet,” they said.
However, if one thing is for sure, it’s that real Christmas trees do take some careful looking after to ensure they last the distance over the festive period – so make sure you check out our guide below for some top tips.
Not everyone loves the real thing, though.
“I must be the only one who doesn’t like a real tree,” wrote one Facebook user, and another person agreed, “Nope I’m not keen either.
“I also couldn’t be doing with mess and having to dispose of it after,” they added.
Luckily, Home Bargains also has fake tree fans covered, as it’s selling a 6ft artificial tree online for just £9.99 – which is guaranteed to fly out fast.
HERE'S what you need to know if you're buying a real Christmas tree:
First thing’s first: buy a pot (if it doesn’t come in one already).
You’ll need to treat your tree just like a houseplant and give it water and attention.
Make sure the container has good drainage – and it’s a good idea to put something underneath to catch the excess water.
Check the soil everyday to make sure it’s not drying out.
If it feels dry, give it some water. If it still feels moist, leave it alone as too much water can also kill a tree.
Also check the LED bulbs on your tree lights aren’t too hot as they could burn it, and keep your tree away from radiators.
When Christmas is over, try planting it in the garden so you can dig it up and use it again next year.
It’s a good idea to take it out of its pot when you do re-plant it though, as large trees don’t survive well in pots as their roots need space to grow.
