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Which artificial tree?

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MyShinyWhiteTeeth · 20/11/2018 21:44

I'm looking for something full and not straggly and looking as realistic as possible. I want it to last a few years and not need too much effort putting up.

The one I have takes forever to put up and arrange the branches. It's see through. We've had a few expensive ones but each year they get put away then taken out. I spend ages faffing about and they never look that good after a few years.

I thought maybe I could get a new one and just undress it and cover it up rather than take it apart?

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ZsaZsaMc · 20/11/2018 21:48

White company or John Lewis get good reviews

MyShinyWhiteTeeth · 20/11/2018 21:49

Basically I need something that doesn't take a lot of putting together and primping. My hands can't deal with too much movement.

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MyShinyWhiteTeeth · 20/11/2018 21:53

Will have a look, thanks.

Does anyone specifically make trees for people with limited dexterity or is it a case of just getting someone to do it for me?

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macnab · 21/11/2018 13:11

I think to get the fullness and realistic look you want OP, you'd need someone to help as I think a lot of faffing is required to get the branches in the right position.

I've recently treated us to a new tree from Balsalm Hill but they provide gloves to protect your hands when fluffing out the branches. I looked everywhere for the perfect tree and I didn't see any tree that looked like it could be put up with minimal fuss, sorry Xmas Sad

GoldenCurls · 21/11/2018 13:36

We have one from Next that’s lasted us a good 5 years so far. 6ft pre-lit, think it cost us £120.

It’s in 3 pieces so pretty easy to put together. It looks nice and full but it does take some time to fluff all the branches up!

MyShinyWhiteTeeth · 21/11/2018 23:53

I've been looking at the next and m&s trees today and the Balsalm Hill website. There are some lovely looking trees but they do need lots of faffing.

I keep get being advised to just have a mini one but I'm a size queen - I want a 6 or 7 ft one. It seems like I will just need to have help if I go for what I want.

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