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Give your dad a tree for Father's Day
Dad’s love rummaging around outdoors and enjoy getting their hands dirty in the garden. So show Dad how much he means to you and give him a gift he’ll love and get lifelong pleasure from.
Trees make the perfect ‘green’ present that can be admired for a lifetime. To help you choose which tree, here are tree2mydoor.com's recommendations:
Crab Apple Tree
The native Crab Apple Tree or the 'Tree of Love' as it was known to the Ancient Celts, is a very popular tree. It’s the perfect gift for any garden as it can be can be kept in a pot for up to eight years. The fruit of the Crab Apple Tree, although rather sour when raw is perfect for making traditional jam and jelly, making it great for Dad’s who are a whiz in the kitchen.
Olive Tree
As an ancient symbol of peace and hope, an Olive tree is the perfect present for special Fathers. There are many ancient myths and folklore tales linked with the Olive Tree. Believed to be one of the oldest trees in the world, it features strongly in many religious and culture celebrations. The delicious oil is still used in many religious rites and can be found in store cupboards throughout the world. A staple of the healthy Mediterranean diet, it enhances the flavour of food and is wonderful for cooking with as well as a perfect dressing for salad.
Native to the Mediterranean, Olive trees can live for up to 2000 years and are an ideal tree for the patio or conservatory so your Dad doesn’t need to have a huge, landscaped garden to own one.
Orange Tree
Give your Father a fresh and fruity Orange Tree gift so he can literally reap the fruits of his labour. Producing new oranges up to four times a year, this is the ideal present for cookery fans or those partial to a glass of freshly squeezed OJ in the morning. As well as adding vibrant colours and scent to your garden, conservatory or patio, the fruit can be eaten and enjoyed year after year.
Greth Mitchell, creator of tree2mydoor.com, offers advice for gift-giving this Father’s Day: "A tree sapling is the perfect alternative to the standard toiletries, chocolates and golfing trinkets. Tree gifts last a lot longer and are a much more original, thoughtful and impressive present.
Plus, as we are now faced with the recession, buying a tree is certainly a cost effective and memorable way to say you care. And, just like your family relationships, a tree is a long-term investment."
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