Christmas Trees
gardening.
Check out our Gift Idea Page for some ideas.
Keep these suggestions in mind when choosing the perfect Live Christmas Tree.
- Make sure tree will fit the height of the room in which it will be standing. Remember
you need to leave room for the tree topper to be placed on the tree. So get a tree
that is about a 1/2 -1 foot shorter than the room's height.
- Pick a tree thats needles are soft and healthy. Dry brittle needles are not a good
sign. Shake the tree to see if there is a large amount of needle loss.
- Look for a fairly straight tree trunk and stem. The straighter the tree the easier for
placing in a tree stand.
- Check for signs of insect infestation.
- Take your time and choose a healthy beautiful Christmas Tree!!!
 | Buy or pick tree no longer than 2-3 | |
| weeks before Christmas. |
| Ensure a fresh cut. |
| Before bringing the tree indoors; | |
| always inspect the tree for insects and wildlife by giving the tree a shake and a stomp. If insects are a problem you can treat them with an indoor insecticide. |
| Set tree in a stand topped up with | |
| water to thaw over night. |
| Check to see if tree is drinking water | |
| before decorating. |
| If tree is not drinking, make another | |
| fresh cut. |
| Top up water regularly. |
| It is best to stand a Christmas tree | |
| away from all heat sources such as heaters, registers, or fireplaces. |
| Recycle tree in garden or at your local | |
| recycling depot. |
Local Retailers in their seasonal lots.
Local Tree Lots
Garden Centers
Home and Garden centers
Greenhouses
Self cutting Christmas Tree Farm
Balsam Fir
Douglas Fir
Scotch Pine
Virginia Pine
- Traditional and Memorable.
- Doesn't take up storage space.
- Many different types of trees to choose from.
- Can be recycled by grinding up branches for
mulch to be put in the garden and using the
tree trunk and stem for fire wood.
- No fresh pine scent.
- Takes up storage space.
- Selection can become limited.
- Eventually will need to be thrown out and
replaced with a new tree.
