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Christmas Trees

FLOWER GARDEN NEWS

Need a gift idea for someone who enjoys
gardening.

Check out our G ift I dea P age for some ideas.

		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.

Care For Live
Christmas Trees

Popular
Christmas
Trees
Frasier Fir
Balsam Fir
Douglas Fir
Scotch Pine
Virginia Pine

Choosing the right one!
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!!!

Where to find the perfect Christmas Tree!
Local Retailers in their seasonal lots.
Local Tree Lots
Garden Centers
Home and Garden centers
Greenhouses
Self cutting Christmas Tree Farm

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.

Live Christmas Tree Versus Artificial Christmas Tree

Virginia Fir Frasier Fir Douglas Fir