 | Hellen Sallee is the manager of In the Garden Floral & Design, with 29 years experience in the floral industry. She has numerous awards & recognition in state & national competitions in creativity & design. Her focus is serving the community with the latest design using the best products in fresh flowers at an economical price. |
Flowers & Plants
2011-11-21 09:29:46
Real Christmas trees
A: Family traditions are important; they bond families together and make fond memories. Going together to pick out that perfect Christmas tree each year can be a fun and lasting family tradition that you and your kids will carry with them forever. Here are some things to consider…
First, measure the designated area in your home where you envision your tree (Not only height but width and the area from the wall to walking space, etc). Remember trees look much smaller outside than they do inside. Frasier, balsam, and/or Scotch Pine type of trees are ideal for holding heavier Christmas ornaments and decorations. While White Pine & Douglas’s can hold light weight ornaments. That being said, Douglas’s are the traditional tree used during the Holidays.
Next you’ll want to pick out the right tree stand that can best be used every year. A tree stand with a large flat base is ideal. Your tree lot attendant can help in picking out the right stand as it relates to usage. Tree lots can also hold your tree until the desired time of when you want to put it up or you can simply store it at home outside in a shady area.
Once the tree is up, now we need to care for it so it will last the duration! Remember to ask for crystals to put in the tree water that help hold in moisture around the trunk. This will help keep it fresh, longer and don’t forget the tree bag! It makes removing your tree an easy clean up. After Christmas, I take my tree out and hang a bird feeder in it. It attracts a lot of birds and it’s really fun when it snows! Just put it in front of a window you look out of all the time, and enjoy.
This time of year is also when fresh evergreen arrangements are most popular. They are arranged in wet foam and can last two to five weeks!
Here’s wishing you and your family the Happiest of Holidays and I wish you the best in your first real tree venture!
